Montevideo Uruguay

Montevideo Uruguay

This prominent plaza divides the old from the new Uruguay, and is surrounded by an interesting array of architectural styles. It also contains a statue of General Artigas, considered the father of Uruguay.

Perez Castellano, Esquina Com Rambla 25 de Agosto de 1825, Montevideo Uruguay

At one time a train station, this wrought-iron structure is now a market housing an array of restaurants that specialize in meat and seafood dishes.

Pza. Independencia 832 Piso 1, Montevideo Uruguay

This “Old City” by the harbor retains remnants of the past, like iron gates and colonial street lamps, and, with antique shops, museums and cafes, it’s a great place for browsing.

Dr.Jose L. Terra 2220, Montevideo 11814 Uruguay

Calle Reconquista Corner of Bartolome Mitre, Montevideo 11000 Uruguay

Opened in 1856, this once-prominent music theater hosted world-renowned conductors, composers and performers until 1930, and now features occasional cultural events.

Pocitos, Montevideo Uruguay

This fashionable seaside neighborhood has all the amenities: shopping malls, movies, restaurants and bars.

Av. de las Leyes s/n, Montevideo 11800 Uruguay

One of Montevideo's most impressive landmarks is this neo-classical, three-story building, constructed in the early 1900s, and housing significant works of art inside.

Calle Sarandi at Ituzaingo, Montevideo 11000 Uruguay

Notable for its domed bell towers, this 1804 cathedral is the burial place for some of the country’s most important figures.

Julio Maria Sosa, Montevideo 11200 Uruguay

This seaside park not only has the usual park amenities - trees and a lake - but also has restaurants, discotheques, an amusement center and a summer theater.

Rambla Republica del Peru, Montevideo Uruguay

Plaza Independencia 848, Montevideo 11100 Uruguay

This striking building, once the highest in South America, towers over the main square, Plaza Independencia.

619 Rincon Street, Montevideo 11000 Uruguay

Port of Colonia, Montevideo Uruguay

Peatonal Sarandi y Calle Juncal. Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo Uruguay