Pocitos
Search results
Montevideo (/ ˌ m ɒ n t ɪ v ɪ ˈ d eɪ oʊ /, US also /-ˈ v ɪ d i oʊ /; Spanish: [monteβiˈðeo]) is the capital and largest city of Uruguay. According to the 2011 census, the city proper has a population of 1,319,108 (about one-third of the country's total population) in an area of 201 square kilometers (78 sq mi).
Montevideo, principal city and capital of Uruguay. It lies on the north shore of the Rio de la Plata estuary and is an important international port. Montevideo, which was founded in 1726, is by far the country’s largest city. Learn more about its history, economy, and attractions.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Oct 25, 2022 · The capital of Uruguay, Montevideo is a charming metropolitan oasis where the lifestyle of the rural campo (countryside) influences a not-so-fast pace of city… Experience the leisurely pace of this elegant capital through beach days, steak dinners, carnival celebrations and much more.
- Plaza Independencia. Park. Plaza Independencia is Montevideo's main square | © Cornelius Kibelka / Flickr. No visit to the Uruguayan capital is complete without a trip into the heart of the city.
- Mausoleo al General José Gervasio Artigas. Museum. Artigas' remains are guarded by soldiers at all times | © Cornelius Kibelka / Flickr. José Gervasio Artigas is Urguay’s national hero.
- Palacio Salvo. Building. The magnificent Palacio Salvo is impossible to ignore | © Christian Córdova / Flickr. This building is emblematic of Montevideo, and is a National Heritage Monument.
- Teatro Solís. Theater. Teatro Solís, as delicate as it is opulent | © LWYang / Flickr. Solis Theater is a landmark in Ciudad Vieja, the Old City district in Montevideo.
- Walk the Rambla. Along the coast of Montevideo winds the longest sidewalk in the world, the Rambla. The 13.7-mile boardwalk begins in the Bay of Montevideo and travels east, skirting Ciudad Vieja, Barrio Sur, Barrio Palermo, Pocitos, and other neighborhoods before ending in Carrasco.
- Watch a Soccer Game at Estadio Centenario. Address. 4R4W+3JM, 11400 Montevideo Montevideo Department, Uruguay. Get directions. Phone +598 2487 2059. Built in 1930 for the first FIFA World Cup (which Uruguay also won), the Estadio Centenario is now the home stadium for Uruguay’s National Team.
- Learn About the History of Marijuana at the Cannabis Museum. Address. Durazno 1784, 11200 Montevideo Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay. Get directions. Phone +598 92 904 092.
- Get Spooked at Pittamiglio Castle. Address. Rbla. Gandhi 633, 11300 Montevideo Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay. Get directions. Phone +598 96 205 734. Web Visit website.
Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay, on the east bank of the Rio de la Plata. Though sometimes overlooked beside nearby Buenos Aires, Montevideo is the cultural and political center of the country. The city has a vibrant cultural scene, natural places, rich cuisine and historic neighborhoods, making it a cosmopolitan city with a nostalgic ...
Montevideo is the capital and largest city of Uruguay. According to the 2011 census, the city proper has a population of 1,319,108 in an area of 201 square kilometers (78 sq mi). Montevideo is situated on the southern coast of the country, on the northeastern bank of the Río de la Plata.
