Plaza Independencia
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Montevideo's largest main square, separating the old and new city, featuring the Artigas monument.
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Plan a free trip to MontevideoUpdated: 2026-10-18
Montevideo is the vibrant capital of Uruguay, blending historic charm with a modern, relaxed atmosphere. Visit to enjoy beautiful beaches, impressive architecture, lively nightlife, and a rich tango culture.
Things to do in Montevideo include Plaza Independencia, Teatro Solís, Mercado del Puerto. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
Montevideo's largest main square, separating the old and new city, featuring the Artigas monument.
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Uruguay's oldest and most important theater, offering tours and performances.
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An iconic food market famous for its 'parrillas' (grill restaurants) and lively atmosphere.
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An iconic and impressive Art Deco building, once the tallest in South America.
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A long and beautiful coastal promenade stretching along the city's entire coastline, ideal for walks and cycling.
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Montevideo's historic heart, with cobblestone streets, colonial buildings, and vibrant markets.
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The Legislative Palace of Uruguay is a monumental building situated in the Aguada neighborhood of Montevideo. It serves as the official meeting place for the General Assembly of Uruguay and is the home of the legislative branch of the nation's government.
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A large, green urban park with a lake, playgrounds, a weekend flea market, and a children's castle.
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One of Montevideo's most popular beaches, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.
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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo is the city's main Roman Catholic church and the seat of its archdiocese. It stands right across Constitution Square from the Cabildo, in Montevideo's Ciudad Vieja neighbourhood.
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A museum dedicated to the works of the renowned Uruguayan artist Joaquín Torres García.
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The Fortaleza del Cerro, also known as Fortaleza General Artigas, is a historic fortress in Montevideo, Uruguay, commanding views over the Bay of Montevideo. Belonging to the barrio of Casabo to the west of Villa del Cerro, it occupies the highest hill in the department of Montevideo at an altitude of 134 meters above sea level across the bay.
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The National Museum of Visual Arts (MNAV) is an essential cultural institution set within Parque Rodo in Montevideo, Uruguay. Inaugurated on December 10, 1911, the museum stands as a key destination for exploring visual arts in the country.
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Punta Brava Lighthouse, also known as Punta Carretas Lighthouse, is a maritime beacon erected in 1876 in the Punta Carretas neighborhood of Montevideo, Uruguay. Rising to a height of 21 meters, the tower became electric in 1962 and emits a flash every ten seconds that reaches up to 15 nautical miles away.
Plan MontevideoHere is what 3 days in Montevideo look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Plaza Independencia, Teatro Solís, Mercado del Puerto, Palacio Salvo, Rambla de Montevideo, Ciudad Vieja (Old City) and 9 more. Plaza Independencia: Montevideo's largest main square, separating the old and new city, featuring the Artigas monument.
Day 1: Museo Blanes, Teatro Solís, Palacio Salvo, Plaza Independencia. Day 2: Punta Carretas lighthouse, Mercado Agricola de Montevideo, Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo, Ciudad Vieja (Old City). Day 3: Parque Rodó, MNAV.
The itinerary for Montevideo runs through Ciudad Vieja, Centro, Various and Parque Rodó.
Museums worth visiting in Montevideo: Museo Torres García, MNAV and Museo Blanes.
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