Attractions
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 detailsNational 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 detailsLegislative 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 detailsPlaza 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 detailsCiudad 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 detailsEstadio 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...
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