The city was founded in the early 18th century by the Spanish. The purpose of founding Montevideo was rather peculiar. It was a fortress city, which helped the Spanish to control the actions of smugglers on important trade routes, which were located in close proximity to the city. Montevideo has soon turned into a major shopping area, and today this place is known as a center of recreation and tourism.
In Montevideo, tourists’ most favorite place for shopping is Mercado del Puerto located in a beautiful historic pavilion. Gourmets will be impressed by meat delicacies. Here, you can … 
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In Montevideo, there are a lot of places you can visit with children. One of such places is Parque Lecocq. The zoo is opened in the territory of a picturesque nature preserve. Among dense … Open
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An outstanding architectural monument is the magnificent Palacio Salvo. This amazing palace was built on the motives of the Divine Comedy for the Salvo brothers who were among the wealthiest locals. Today the appearance of the building wonderfully combines elements of neoclassicism, neo-Gothic and eclecticism. The facade's complex decoration allows those familiar with the work of Dante Alighieri to recognize many of the elements mentioned in the poem.
Montevideo greets its visitors with more than two hundreds of gastronomy establishments which specialize in the most different culinary trends. The Tandory restaurant will be of great … Open
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Nature lovers in Montevideo are sure to be invited to Lobos Island. Today, the whole territory of the island is a nature reserve. The island that is not rich in vegetation became a habitat of a large colony of sea lions. Curious tourists come here to see these amazing animals every day. The island can also offer a lot of surfing and scuba diving sites.
Montevideo is a city of interesting culture and original traditions. Its visitors have a chance to witness and take part in numerous exciting ethnic fests, learn local handicraft traditions … Open
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An interesting historical object is the impressive fortress of Fortaleza del Cerro. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century and was of exceptional strategic importance. The majestic fortress was originally used as a beacon, its height is 134 meters. The historical monument is perfectly preserved to the present day.
Sightseeing in Uruguay: things to see
The Independence Square is considered the largest square in Montevideo. The main place of interest in the city, Artigas Mausoleum, is also located there. There is one more sight right in front of the historical landmark. This is Palacio Salvo, the highest building in South America. Travelers are also recommended to visit Plaza Constitución square as near it they will find such a famous landmark as Iglesia Matriz de El Salvador church that was built in the eighteenth century. There are also many museums in Montevideo, the most famous being Museo del Gaucho y de la Moneda and the National Museum of History.
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