Montevideo, capital of Uruguay
Feb 2, 2024 8:43:37 GMT -5
Post by Huronna on Feb 2, 2024 8:43:37 GMT -5
Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, is a major city along Montevideo Bay. It revolves around the Plaza de la Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. This plaza leads to Ciudad Vieja (the old town), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and landmarks including the towering Palacio Salvo and neoclassical performance hall Solís Theatre.
Viscount of Mauá,businessman, politician and banker of the Empire of Brazil , main financial supporter of the politics of the Emperor Peter II and deputy , he undertook business in the sectors of railways, navigation, steel metallurgy, introduction of gas and electricity.
The Artigas Mausoleum is a monument to the Uruguayan hero José Artigas. It opened in 1977. Artigas' remains are kept in an underground room beneath the statue.
The Legislative Palace of Uruguay (Spanish: Palacio Legislativo del Uruguay) is a monumental building, meeting place of the General Assembly of Uruguay, and the seat of the legislative branch of the Uruguayan government. It is located in the Aguada neighborhood of Montevideo.
Constructed between 1904 and 1925, the building was inaugurated on August 25, 1925, in commemoration of the centenary of the Declaration of Independence. It was declared a National Historic Monument in 1975 by the government of President Juan María Bordaberry.
Monumento la Carreta
An epic sculpture depicting a wagon and straining oxen.
CREATED BY LOCAL SCULPTOR JOSE Belloni, the Monumento la Carreta was created in honor of the ox-cart drivers of the 19th century. The bronze and granite sculpture was first installed in 1934, and was recently restored by the artist’s grandson. It is recognized as a National Historic Monument.
Remember when you took your driving test to get a license and had to parallel park?
Well here is one of the places that they are tested, right in the middle of downtown.
Plaza de la Armada, a tribute to Uruguayan naval personnel lost on duty and a bronze fallen soldier memorial sculpture.
Viscount of Mauá,businessman, politician and banker of the Empire of Brazil , main financial supporter of the politics of the Emperor Peter II and deputy , he undertook business in the sectors of railways, navigation, steel metallurgy, introduction of gas and electricity.
The Artigas Mausoleum is a monument to the Uruguayan hero José Artigas. It opened in 1977. Artigas' remains are kept in an underground room beneath the statue.
The Legislative Palace of Uruguay (Spanish: Palacio Legislativo del Uruguay) is a monumental building, meeting place of the General Assembly of Uruguay, and the seat of the legislative branch of the Uruguayan government. It is located in the Aguada neighborhood of Montevideo.
Constructed between 1904 and 1925, the building was inaugurated on August 25, 1925, in commemoration of the centenary of the Declaration of Independence. It was declared a National Historic Monument in 1975 by the government of President Juan María Bordaberry.
Monumento la Carreta
An epic sculpture depicting a wagon and straining oxen.
CREATED BY LOCAL SCULPTOR JOSE Belloni, the Monumento la Carreta was created in honor of the ox-cart drivers of the 19th century. The bronze and granite sculpture was first installed in 1934, and was recently restored by the artist’s grandson. It is recognized as a National Historic Monument.
Remember when you took your driving test to get a license and had to parallel park?
Well here is one of the places that they are tested, right in the middle of downtown.
Plaza de la Armada, a tribute to Uruguayan naval personnel lost on duty and a bronze fallen soldier memorial sculpture.
