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Mercado del Puerto

Mercado del Puerto (Port Market)

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 trading activity, and today is also the venue for some of the city's...  see full details



Museo Historico Nacional

National History Museum

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, all once dwelt in by national heroes. The...  see full details



Legislative Palace

Legislative Palace

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 bronze sculptures in turn representing Law, Justice, Science and Labour. It is particularly attractive when floodlight at night. The interior...  see full details



Plaza Independencia

Plaza Independencia

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 an Italian architect living in Buenos Aires, Mario Palanti. The building, finished in 1925, was originally intended as a...  see full details



Ciudad Vieja (Ancient City)

Ciudad Vieja

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 have turned many of the decaying ground floor apartments into studios and galleries. The old iron gates...  see full details



Estadio Centenario

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 4-2, against Argentina). Listed by FIFA as one of the world's 'Classic Stadia', the Estadio...  see full details


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