8 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Montevideo - Atlas Obscura

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Montevideo, Uruguay

Cafe Brasilero

The oldest cafe in Montevideo preserves its history as the city's bohemian hub.

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Palacio Salvo

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

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Monumento la Carreta

An epic sculpture depicting a wagon and straining oxen.

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Fuente de los Candados

Where sweethearts leave their love locks in the Uruguayan capital.

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Teatro Solís

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

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Estadio Centenario

This historic stadium was built to host the first-ever FIFA World Cup.

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Fortaleza del Cerro

This historic fort overlooks Montevideo and appears on Uruguay’s coat of arms.

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Mausoleo de Artigas

The remains of Uruguayan hero José Artigas lie beneath a monument in Montevideo’s main square.

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