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宪法火车站，布宜诺斯艾利斯，阿根廷 Constitución railway station, Buenos Aires, Argentina (© Grafissimo/Getty Images)

具有纪念意义的火车站 The rise of a republic

阿根廷的独立纪念日

今天是阿根廷的独立日。这片拥有辽阔潘帕斯草原、丰富文化遗产与鲜明民族认同的南美国家，于1816年在图库曼省圣米格尔市正式宣告独立，摆脱西班牙的殖民统治。通往独立的道路充满挑战，伴随着长期内战与政治动荡；而阿根廷的独立运动也深受美国和法国独立运动的影响。最终，阿根廷人民以坚定不移的意志赢得了国家的自由。

独立之后，阿根廷逐步构建现代国家体系。1853年，该国颁布了第一部宪法，为后来的民主制度奠定了法律基础，这部宪法至今仍影响着国家政治运作。在文化和体育领域，阿根廷也在全球舞台上留下了深刻印记：文学巨匠豪尔赫·路易斯·博尔赫斯的作品影响深远；阿萨多（阿根廷传统烧烤）体现了其深厚的饮食文化；而像迭戈·马拉多纳与莱昂内尔·梅西这样的世界级足球运动员更是国家精神的象征。今日图片中的布宜诺斯艾利斯的宪法火车站，是该国重要的铁路交通枢纽，象征着国家发展、互联互通的精神，也是那个变革年代所孕育出的团结意志的缩影。

Independence Day of the Argentine Republic

Argentina, a nation of sweeping pampas, rich culture, and a bold identity, celebrates its Independence Day today. This pivotal date marks the moment in 1816 when delegates from across the region gathered in the city of San Miguel de Tucumán to declare freedom from Spanish colonial rule. The road to independence was not easy; it followed years of internal struggles and revolutions influenced by global movements, including the American and French revolutions. But the resolve of the Argentine people prevailed.

Since gaining independence, Argentina has taken important steps in shaping its national identity. The drafting of its first constitution in 1853 established a framework for democratic governance that continues to influence its political system. The country has also made notable contributions to global culture and sports. It has offered the world literary figures like Jorge Luis Borges, a rich culinary tradition centered on asado (a traditional barbecue), and legendary athletes such as Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. Constitución railway station in Buenos Aires, pictured here, is a historic hub that reflects Argentina's drive for growth, connectivity, and the spirit of unity that emerged during a transformative era.