MONTEVIDEO
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay is a beautiful city facing the Rio de la Plata. Its landscaped neighborhoods, its rich architectural heritage, its beautiful Rambla, make this city one of the most beautiful and visited South America
Independence Square
the monument to General Jose Artigas, made in bronze by sculptor Angel Zanelli stands. Under the same is the mausoleum with the remains of the leader.
We also found the Salvo Palace, the Estevez Palace (former home of government).
The Executive Tower building is the current headquarters of the Executive.
The famous Gate of the citadel is one of the highlights.
Old Town
Constitution Square presents the Mother Church, home of the Metropolitan Cathedral.
In the center of the square is a fountain of Carrara marble inaugurated in 1871 with the first water system.
The Cabildo is another benchmark of the Old City. Port Market, an icon of the local cuisine, dazzle us.
Rambla Portuaria and Cerro de Montevideo
The Port of Montevideo is a very dynamic sector, where big business is concentrated.
La Rambla Portuaria leads to the Cerro de Montevideo and Fortaleza, bordering the Bay Panoramic, where the sinking of the German ship Graff Spee took place in 1939 in the “Battle of the River Plate”.
Prado and Legislative Palace
The Prado was the rest area for the patrician families of Montevideo. Bordering the stream
Miguelete arrived at the monument of Charrúas, reminder of an aboriginal family taken to Paris and exposed for observation.
Parliament called Legislative Palace is a colossal work with unique details for Uruguay.
Opened to commemorate the centenary of the Independence of Uruguay, it took 17
years for completion.
Tres Cruces and Batlle Park
Tres Cruces is a very important communications center of the city, which houses various
monuments and important public and private institutions. Among them, the obelisk, erected as a tribute to the Constituents of 1830.
The Centenario Stadium is an icon of world football.
Inaugurated in 1930 with the first World Cup, which Uruguay won.
Museum houses an interesting theme.
Rambla de Montevideo
A few minutes of the capital, Punta Gorda shows the elegance and beauty of an area of magnificent residences and manicured gardens.
Rambla will pass by the United Nations, of an approximate extension at 18
appreciating kilometers of white sand beaches suitable for bathing water, culminating our tour in Montevideo Shopping, spectacular Mall.
City Tour Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay
Founded by the Portuguese, Cologne was coveted and fought for a century
World Heritage Site by UNESCO, its historic center
It was restored for visitors to enjoy. Its cobbled streets, its peace, its
museums, history and elegance make it a must to visit.
The tour
Starting from Montevideo, its rural area as well as the fields and industries in the Department of San Jose will be known, until the Department of Colonia, which is known for its milk production, originally driven by Swiss immigrants, Germans and Italians among others.
Farm Arenas
Visit the farm-museum that houses the collection of pencils Guiness Record in the world, conquered by the collector and owner of the candy factory and cheeses better known in the area.
Besides knowing the collections and history of Don Emilio Arenas, you can taste the classic cheese and dulce de leche, jams and varied flavors
Porton de Campo
We enter the Historic through the ancient portico entrance to the city, among remains
recovered from the wall in the late seventeenth century it defended Portuguese and Spaniards who alternated in the government of the colony.
Cobbled streets and squares will travel where they will meet plus museums, ateliers of renowned artists and craftsmen.
Street of Sighs
A street with Portuguese buildings where predominantly pink and yellow Spanish alternate with sober houses. The beauty of this street and its surroundings awakens romanticism, not different versions about his name.
The lighthouse
Built on the ruins of Convento San Francisco Xavier in the mid nineteenth century, its
sparkles at night will warn mariners approaching the colony.
Those who rise to it have a view of the Plaza Mayor with period buildings transformed into museums.
Real de San Carlos and Rambla
Lindos resorts lie on the Rio de la Plata, with the Real de San Carlos pioneer in the area. To get there drive along the broad waterfront promenade and know the history of visionary Nicholas Mihanovich, who created a magnificent bullring; an elegant hotel with a casino; a pediment pelota, a racecourse and a small railway station.
Basilica of the Blessed Sacrament
In the so-called Plaza de Armas, since 1810 the Catholic church is more
important city, the Spanish architect Toribio gives its current physiognomy, but
stone at its entrance originally announced that construction was Portuguese.
Formerly he was in its facade the Blessed Sacrament today
It stands on the main altar.
A luxury in Montevideo, Sheraton Hotel Montevideo
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Sheraton Montevideo is located only 800 meters from the city center, enjoys beautiful views of the peaceful Rio de la Plata. It offers an elegant restaurant, indoor pool and 2 jacuzzis on the terrace.
All rooms at Sheraton Montevideo Hotel come with cable TV and minibar. Some offer views of the bay and the city. There is room service 24 hours a day.
In the fitness center Sheraton Fitness by Core Performance can exercise or relax, because it has a gym, sauna, massage room and beauty services.
Sheraton Montevideo is part of Punta Carretas Mall is just 200 meters from the golf club and the promenade.
Punta Carretas is a great choice for travelers interested in food, quiet and friendly people.
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