Montevideo Department
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Montevideo's Green Spaces and Squares
Montevideo's urban landscape is defined by a diverse collection of public spaces, ranging from the historic Plaza Independencia at the edge of the Old City to the expansive Parque Batlle, home to the Centenario Stadium and the national Obelisk. The Prado neighborhood hosts specialized botanical collections, including a traditional Japanese garden and a rose garden featuring hundreds of varieties. Along the coast and within residential areas, parks like Rodó and Rivera provide large lakes and wooded recreational zones, while colonial squares like Plaza Matriz showcase 18th-century architecture.
10 placesMontevideo's Sacred Sites
Montevideo's religious landscape is defined by diverse architectural styles and historical significance. This collection includes the colonial-era Metropolitan Cathedral in Ciudad Vieja, the neo-Gothic Las Carmelitas in Prado, and the Byzantine-style National Shrine of the Sacred Heart atop Cerrito de la Victoria. These sites reflect the city's Catholic foundations, Armenian heritage, and modern denominations, offering a perspective on Uruguayan history through stone, stained glass, and communal worship spaces.
20 placesMontevideo Department — Map
Practical information
- Currency
- Uruguayan Peso UYU · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 911
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type F / Type I / Type L
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +598
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