Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #10 in Montevideo, Uruguay

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5 sights
5.1 km

87 m
93 m

Experience Montevideo in Uruguay in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Montevideo Individual Sights in Montevideo

Sight 1: Teatro de Verano Ramón Collazo

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The Ramón Collazo Summer Theater is one of the most important performance centers in the city of Montevideo, both for its privileged location and for its environment and characteristic architecture. It has been in existence for more than 75 years and has hosted both national and international shows, in addition to being the stage on which the official Uruguayan carnival contest is held.

Wikipedia: Teatro de Verano Ramón Collazo (ES)

1553 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 2: Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

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The Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, popularly known as Iglesia Punta Carretas is a Roman Catholic parish church in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Wikipedia: Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón, Montevideo (EN), Website

628 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 3: Museo Casa de Juan Zorrilla de San Martín

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The Zorrilla Museum is located in what was the summer home of the poet Juan Zorrilla de San Martín, in the Montevideo neighborhood of Punta Carretas.

Wikipedia: Museo Zorrilla (ES)

944 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 4: Faro de Punta Carretas

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Punta Brava Lighthouse, also known as Punta Carretas Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Punta Carretas, Montevideo, Uruguay. It was erected in 1876. The lighthouse has a height of 21 metres and its light reaches 15 nautical miles away, with a flash every ten seconds. In 1962, the lighthouse became electric. The lighthouse is important for guiding boats into the Banco Inglés, Buceo Port or the entrance of the Santa Lucía River, west of Montevideo city.

Wikipedia: Punta Brava Lighthouse (EN)

1945 meters / 23 minutes