Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay

This historic section of town takes you back to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an array of interesting museums, an historic lighthouse and Uruguay’s oldest church.

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Ascend to the top of this still-operating 1857 lighthouse for a lovely view of the city.

Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay

Barrio Historico, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay

This drawbridge over a moat was built in 1745 as the only entrance to the city.

Rio de la Plata y Av. Nicolas Mihanovich, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay

Rambla de las Americas, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay

Plaza de Armas, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay

Strikingly stark and simple in design, this 17th-century church is one of the oldest in Uruguay.

Calle Vasconcellos Centro Historico, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay

Barrio Histórico, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay

Calle de Los Suspiros, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay

Henriquez de la Pena Plaza Mayor, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay

Portuguese history is the central feature of this cultural heritage museum.

Real de San Carlos Circunvalacion Plaza de Toros, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay

PRIVATE COLLECTION Railroad Museum: Colonia, Uruguay is the major Railway museum. Station, Signal Box and the Warehouse, have been constructed as a true copy of original railway buildings. The wagons that are parked in front of her, are Railway Heritage Uruguay landmarks. All, without exception, have been restored to its original state, following the drawings. With period details. Through each one of them is a trip to the past century, is to revive our history. Like the great museums of the world, each wagon is a valuable piece of history. Historical items inside the station: Bigger textEverything in the station is original, benchs, the hood, the truck to carry the packages, and announcements... Inside the boss room, is an exposition of valuable pieces that has been collected over the past five years. The first ones had been obtained in the borders of AFE (State Railways Administration). Others, who were in private hands, were acquired for the safety of railway heritage. So we can all enjoy this great show of transport that has united all the towns: The Railroad.

Calle Paseo de San Gabriel, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay