Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Historic City Centre in Montevideo Department, Uruguay / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ciudad Vieja (Spanish pronunciation: [θjuˈðað ˈβjexa], Old City) is a historic neighbourhood in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. Located in a peninsula at the entrance of the natural port of Montevideo it was founded in 1724 as a walled city by the Spanish Empire, after the independence of Uruguay the city rapidly grew outwards and the Ciudad Vieja remained as one of the central neighbourhoods, nowadays it serves as one of the main office districts of Montevideo, housing multiple banks and institutions, but also as one of the main tourist attractions in Uruguay due to its historical significance and classical architecture.
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Ciudad Vieja | |
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Historic City Centre | |
Coordinates: 34°54′24″S 56°12′30″W | |
Country | Uruguay |
Department | Montevideo Department |
City | Montevideo |
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