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Plaza Independencia - City Plaza Montevideo - Uruguay
Approaching from Ciudad Vieja through the Puerta de la Ciudadela, you’ll notice that the city’s grandest plaza is spotless, dotted with fountains and flowers, and is a good place if you want to rest your aching legs under a palm tree. The centerpiece is a horsebacked monument of José Gervasio Artigas (1764-1850), a national hero in the wars of independence against Spain. Take the stairs down underneath the statue to enter a darkened hall where guards solemnly protect his remains.
Location:
Plaza Independencia
El Centro , Montevideo, Uruguay
City Plaza
Getting There
Walk or take any bus heading for the center
Relative price: Free
Here are other activities in and around El Centro that may be of interest: Plaza Fabini, Plaza De Cagancha (libertad) and Palacio Salvo.
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