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Montevideo's historic port market is a lively affair, which
takes place under a vast wrought-iron structure reminiscent of old
European railway stations. Since 1868 it has been a hive of...
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The Museo Historico Nacional is a good place to begin an
exploration of Montevideo for those interested in the city's past.
It is housed in a conglomeration of several old houses in the Old
City,...
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The impressive neo-classical Legislative Palace, built in the
early 20th century, features four architecturally breathtaking
facades oriented towards the four cardinal points, each decorated
with...
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Montevideo's showpiece plaza contains some of the city's most
impressive architecture, including its best-known landmark, the
massive Italianate edifice of the Palacio Salvo, designed by...
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A must-see for any visitor to Uruguay is the historic town of
Colonia del Sacramento, the country's oldest settlement and a
celebrated UNESCO World Heritage site. It is situated on the...
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Montevideo's ancient city is a fascinating and vibrant district
of old buildings and cobble streets. Musicians and dancers gather
here on weekend for impromptu performances, while artists...
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, or ranch-houses, are a new and exciting
addition to the gamut of tourist attractions in Uruguay. Tourists
from all over the world are invited to visit these establishments -
invariably, cattle...
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Built between 1929 and 1930, to commemorate the centenary of
Uruguay's first constitution, the Estadio Centenario also played
host to the first-ever FIFA World Cup final (which Uruguay won...
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