Montevideo Department

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Montevideo Must-Sees

Montevideo’s urban layout centers on the historic Ciudad Vieja, anchored by the 19th-century Plaza Independencia and the Gateway of the Citadel. Architectural highlights include the neoclassical Solís Theatre, the towering Salvo Palace, and the monumental Legislative Palace. The city’s Atlantic identity is shaped by the extensive Rambla and the Punta Brava Lighthouse. Cultural life thrives within the Mercado del Puerto’s food stalls and along the pedestrian Sarandí street, while Rodó Park and the Metropolitan Cathedral offer spaces for recreation and reflection.

Montevideo Must-Sees — Map

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Port Market

This busy market boasts a lot of restaurants full of local produce though sold at slightly higher prices.

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Solis Theatre

Solís Theatre is Uruguay's most important and renowned theater. It opened in 1856.

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Independence Square

Plaza Independencia is the most important city square in Montevideo, Uruguay, laid out in the 19th century in the area occupied by the…

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Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral

The Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Roman Catholic church of Montevideo, and seat of its archdiocese.

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Peatonal Sarandí

Peatonal Sarandí is an 0.5 miles pedestrian street in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Rambla of Montevideo

The Rambla of Montevideo is an avenue that goes all along the coastline of Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Punta Brava Lighthouse

Punta Brava Lighthouse, also known as Punta Carretas Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Punta Carretas, Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Salvo Palace

Palacio Salvo is a building at the intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Plaza Independencia in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Gateway of the Citadel

Puerta de la Ciudadela is one of the few remaining parts of the wall that surrounded the oldest part of the city of Montevideo, the citadel…

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Plaza of Constitution

Plaza de la Constitución, also known as Plaza Matriz, is the oldest city square in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Rodó Park

Rodó is name of both the park and neighbourhood around. It is named after a famous Uruguayan writer.

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Pittamiglio Castle

An institution which aim is to spread culture and create a place for meetings. It is seated in a beautiful red-brick building.

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Legislative Palace

The Legislative Palace of Uruguay is a monumental building, meeting place of the General Assembly of Uruguay, and the seat of the…

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