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Rambla de Montevideo
15,306 reviews
#1 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Montevideo's Rambla is 26 km long and there is much to see: sandy beaches, nice
restaurants
, playgrounds, many exercise instruments to keep you fit, Parque Rodó and its Teatro de Verano are some of the things you..."
"From the Rambla, it is also an easy
stroll
to many other interesting places in Montevideo, like the Castiglio Pittamiglia, or to shopping at Punta Carretas Shopping or Montevideo Shopping (two large, upscale malls..."
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Palacio Legislativo
3,509 reviews
#2 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"... down to the area from the interior balconies and where being above means a better view of these
sculptures
, carving scenes, engraved patterns, stained-glass paintings & wall paintings on the upper parts of the..."
"Completed in 1925, the palace features 50 different types of marble and ranks among the city's most famous
landmarks
."
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Mirador Panoramico de Montevideo
827 reviews
#3 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"On the terrace there are clear maps and photos of all the interest points which can be spotted in the distance- this is why binoculars are of good use here- with benches to sit on and admire the
sights
and inside..."
"The terrace is big enough and proves you with an (almost) 360 vie rom the old town and port to the East of the city with most of the
landmarks
reachable from this panorama view."
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Catedral de Montevideo
3,066 reviews
#4 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Love looking at the artwork and
architecture
inside the churches and cathedrals and this one didn’t disappoint."
"Dates from 1790, and is the main catholic place of worship in the
city
.Along with the main altar, there are many side altars, and tombs of past archbishops"
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Pocitos
5,535 reviews
#5 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"... going on during the weekends and the Montevideo sign across from the Hyatt is a popular landmark for pics, perfect for walking during a nice sunny day, lots of little
restaurants
to discover and boutique shops"
"Pocitos beach is a
nice beach
to sunbath, there is local sports competition during summer time, such as beach soccer, handball and is a mixture of users, young, family and old."
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Iglesia de las Carmelitas
548 reviews
#6 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"The
Gothic Architecture
is simply stunning and you cannot fail to marvel at it."
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Mercado Ferrando
497 reviews
#7 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
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Plaza Independencia
8,169 reviews
#8 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Great city square near Canadian Consulate, next to
Radisson Hotel
, and lovely pedestrian streets with cafes, museums (which are all free in Montevideo), theatres and cultural events."
"... of the colonial citadel demolished in 1833; the 19th-century Palacio Estévez; and the 26-story Palacio Salvo, the continent’s tallest building when it opened in 1927, and still a classic Montevideo
landmark
."
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Mercado Agricola Montevideo - MAM
6,672 reviews
#9 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Amazing Food Court and
restaurants
...all dry goods and garden fair you could ask for, safe affordable and sometimes free live performances."
"An excellent place to enjoy the
architecture
of MAM and take it easy browsing the shops, food markets or enjoy coffee, food or even artisanal beer."
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Ciudad Vieja
6,712 reviews
#10 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"The old
city
of Montevideo is a fascinating place to spend time wandering the streets and exploring the history, checking out the many bars and restaurants, just chilling out at one of the many little coffee shops..."
"... Puerto (Port Market) strolling by pedestrian streets, having a very pleasant experience joining the oldest
landmarks
of the city together with restaurants, markets, museums and the financial district facilities."
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Plaza Matriz
774 reviews
#11 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Check info about the fountain and facts of the square or get some help from local tour guides for an
enjoyable visit
to this square and surrounding buildings!"
"With a beautiful old marble fountain in the center, shade
trees
and plenty of benches it's a great place to chill."
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Montevideo Sign
2,208 reviews
#12 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Every major South American city seems to have a sign like this (typically in a main plaza), but this location on
Pocitos beach
is particularly perfect for photo opportunities."
"Located on the south east side of the
city
next to Rambla, this place offer a great view of the mini skyline and the La Plata River."
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La Plaza Fabini o Plaza del Entrevero
465 reviews
#13 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
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Palacio Salvo
1,873 reviews
#14 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Palacio Salvo is a very impressive building that displays wondrous
architecture
and lies in the Old Town area of Montevideo and can be seen easily and accessed from Plaza Independencia."
"It is a nice visit of 1 hour with a little bit of history about the building, the
city
and nice views from the top."
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Monumento a La Diligencia
247 reviews
#15 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Set in the beautiful
Park
, this sculpture is simply wonderful with very intricate work."
"One of two large
sculptures
by local sculptor."
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Artigas Mausoleum
1,061 reviews
#16 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"The huge statue above the mausoleum, in
Plaza Independencia
, is so well balanced, in spite of its huge size."
"It is constantly guarded by two officers, and the walls are lined with write-ups about the
history
or Artigas' contribution and fight for Uruguay's independence."
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Castillo Pittamiglio
805 reviews
#17 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
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La Carreta
571 reviews
#18 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"This is a must stop on any tour to see this famous Extremely large and lifelike oxen pulling a cart. it is worth seeing this
statue
from different angles and a short walk up the hill is worthwhile."
"This is a beautiful sculpture in a very
nice park
."
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Palacio Municipal de Montevideo
372 reviews
#19 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Great view of the
city
from the deck."
"It also has various
landmark
explanations all around the perimeter of the floor."
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Peatonal Sarandi
695 reviews
#20 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"The choices of nearby museums will be sure to suit anyones taste and the
architecture
is amazing."
"Classic street in the old city, with several shops,
restaurants
and historical places all around."
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Torre de las Comunicaciones
505 reviews
#21 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
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Monumento a Carlos Gardel,
241 reviews
#22 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
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Puerta de la Ciudadela
1,487 reviews
#23 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Nice, part of the
history
of Montevideo"
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Faro de Punta Carretas
518 reviews
#24 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Easy to
climb
and great to see the city spread out before you and the water views from the other side."
"However, once you get to the sanctuary of the
lighthouse
itself, the experience is marvelous."
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Avenida 18 de Julio
1,026 reviews
#25 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Weekdays are great when everything is open, but even on weekend when most shops are shuttered, you’ll find ample activity and people simply strolling and enjoying this beautiful
city
."
"It is worth visiting the old
city
and the avenue July 18, which was previously the commercial and fun route of the country until the 90s."
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Plaza Zabala
478 reviews
#26 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
"Beautiful walk in the old
city
, very close to Mercado del Puerto and other antique buildings."
"Striking statue in an really nice small
city
garden square."
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Gran Parque Central
310 reviews
#27 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
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La Macarena Al Final del Humedal
99 reviews
#28 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
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Estadio Campeon del Siglo
95 reviews
#29 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
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Fuente de los Candados
1,301 reviews
#30 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in Montevideo
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