Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #8 in Montevideo, Uruguay

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 3.8 km
Ascend 51 m
Descend 24 m

Experience Montevideo in Uruguay in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in MontevideoIndividual Sights in Montevideo

Sight 1: Museo Nacional de Historia Natural

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The National Museum of Natural History in Montevideo is a natural history museum in Uruguay. It opened in 1838, and is the oldest scientific institution in Uruguay and one of the oldest natural history collections in the world. The museum's first permanent exhibition space is at Miguelete 1825—the former Miguelete Prison—and the scientific collections, library and administrative offices are at Calle 25 de Mayo 582 in the Old City.

Wikipedia: National Museum of Natural History, Uruguay (EN), Website

522 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Parroquia San Pancracio

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The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, popularly known as San Pancracio is a Roman Catholic parish church in Villa Muñoz, Montevideo, Uruguay.

Wikipedia: Inmaculado Corazón de María (San Pancracio), Montevideo (EN), Website

986 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 3: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Merced y San Judas Tadeo

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The Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Jude Taddhaeus, popularly known as La Merced, is a Roman Catholic parish church in Villa Muñoz, Montevideo, Uruguay.

Wikipedia: Nuestra Señora de la Merced y San Judas Tadeo, Montevideo (EN), Website

1799 meters / 22 minutes

Sight 4: Plaza de La Democracia

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Democracy Square is a road junction and public space in barrio Tres Cruces of Montevideo, Uruguay.

Wikipedia: Democracy Square (EN)

538 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Obelisco a los Constituyentes de 1830

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The Obelisk of Montevideo, officially Obelisk to the Constituents of 1830 is a monument created by sculptor José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín (1891-1975). It is a three-sided obelisk made of granite, 40 metres (130 ft) tall with three bronze statues on its sides, representing "Law", "Liberty" and "Force". It has a hexagonal water fountain around it with six spheres on its outer circumference. It is located at the intersection of 18 de Julio and Artigas Boulevard avenues, in Montevideo, at the entrance of the Parque Batlle area. It was built in 1930 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Constitution of Uruguay and is an homage to the participants of the General Assembly of the first Constitution.

Wikipedia: Obelisk of Montevideo (EN), Website

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