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Tourist Spots in Montevideo |
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Owing to its excellent weather conditions and scenic beauty, Montevideo is a very popular tourist destination in South America . Apart from the natural beauty and beaches, there are several tourist spots in Montevideo. The tourist spots in Montevideo have a beauty of their own. Colonial architecture and South American essence predominate the tourist spots in Montevideo.
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Some of the popular tourist spots in Montevideo are as follow:
Cathedral San Fernando De Maldonado : Founded in the year 1890, this is a beautiful neoclassical cathedral. The alter in this cathedral was designed by the famous sculptor Antonio Vega. The specialty of this cathedral is the edifice of Christ which was discovered from the Montevideo and its origin is unknown. This lends a mystical nature to the cathedral and makes it one of the most popular popular tourist spots in Montevideo. |
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Rally Museum : This a Spanish museum set up by Harry Recanatti. It displays a wide collection of Latin American artworks and Uruguayan art pieces. The museum is dedicated to local artists like Dali, Miro and Chagall.
Mazzoni Museum : This museum was built by historian Don Francisco Mazzoni in the year 1700. It has a wide collection of rare Portuguese, Indian, English and Spanish artworks. Among the greatest attractions of Mazzoni Museum is Charles Darwin's bathtub.
Dragoon Quarters : This building is important because of its architectural design. Its tilled roof and ashlar rock makes it an interesting emblem of colonial architectural patterns. It was built by Bartolome Howel during the period from 1771 and 1797.
Tile Museum : This is a very interesting museum. It houses the huge collection of tiles of the famous architect Alejandro Artucio. There are nearly 500 tiles dating back to the 19th century. The museum has a pink exterior which makes it even more interesting. Entrance to this museum is free.
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