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Jun
57°F 13°C
46°F 7°C
Jul
56°F 13°C
44°F 6°C
Aug
60°F 15°C
46°F 7°C
Sep
61°F 16°C
47°F 8°C
Oct
68°F 20°C
54°F 12°C
Nov
72°F 22°C
58°F 14°C
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Teatro Solis
Teatro Solis
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Ranked #1 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 288 reviews
Owner description: Opened in 1856, this once-prominent music theater hosted world-renowned conductors, composers and performers until 1930, and... more » Owner description: Opened in 1856, this once-prominent music theater hosted world-renowned conductors, composers and performers until 1930, and now features occasional cultural events. « less
Attraction type  Theatres; Operas
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
Rambla de Montevideo
Rambla de Montevideo
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Ranked #2 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 375 reviews
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Palacio Legislativo
Palacio Legislativo
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Ranked #3 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews
Owner description: One of Montevideo's most impressive landmarks is this neo-classical, three-story building, constructed in the early 1900s,... more » Owner description: One of Montevideo's most impressive landmarks is this neo-classical, three-story building, constructed in the early 1900s, and housing significant works of art inside. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Bouza Bodega Boutique
Bouza Bodega Boutique
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Ranked #4 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Auditorio del Sodre
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Ranked #5 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: This cultural center features concerts, movies, ballets and other types of performances, as well as art and other cultural... more » Owner description: This cultural center features concerts, movies, ballets and other types of performances, as well as art and other cultural exhibits. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Pocitos
Pocitos
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Ranked #6 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 166 reviews
This fashionable seaside neighborhood has all the amenities: shopping malls, movies, restaurants and bars.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Catedral Matriz
Catedral Matriz
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Ranked #7 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Notable for its domed bell towers, this 1804 cathedral is the burial place for some of the country’s most important figures.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Castillo Pittamiglio
Castillo Pittamiglio
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Ranked #8 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Estadio Centenario
Estadio Centenario
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Ranked #9 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja
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Ranked #10 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 280 reviews
Owner description: This “Old City” by the harbor retains remnants of the past, like iron gates and colonial street lamps, and, with antique... more » Owner description: This “Old City” by the harbor retains remnants of the past, like iron gates and colonial street lamps, and, with antique shops, museums and cafes, it’s a great place for browsing. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
Museo Torres Garcia
Museo Torres Garcia
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Ranked #11 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
You'll find the abstract art of Joaquim Torres-Garcia, one of the country's most influential modern artists, at this museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
El Prado
El Prado
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Ranked #12 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 60 reviews
Pause for a restful break at this tranquil park with beautiful trees, fountains, a lake and walkways.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.4 miles from city centre
Palacio Taranco
Palacio Taranco
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Ranked #13 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: This impressive 20th-century building was designed by French architects and now houses a decorative arts museum with... more » Owner description: This impressive 20th-century building was designed by French architects and now houses a decorative arts museum with Uruguayan furniture, clocks, paintings and more. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Plaza Independencia
Plaza Independencia
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Ranked #14 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 137 reviews
Owner description: This prominent plaza divides the old from the new Uruguay, and is surrounded by an interesting array of architectural styles.... more » Owner description: This prominent plaza divides the old from the new Uruguay, and is surrounded by an interesting array of architectural styles. It also contains a statue of General Artigas, considered the father of Uruguay. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Museo de Juan Zorrilla de San Ma
Museo de Juan Zorrilla de San Ma
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Ranked #15 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 32 reviews
The seaside home of this celebrated Uruguayan writer and poet contains his furniture and a beautiful chapel inside.
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes "Juan Manuel Blanes"
Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes
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Ranked #16 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: Some of Uruguay’s most celebrated artists are exhibited at this national art museum, which features different types of art... more » Owner description: Some of Uruguay’s most celebrated artists are exhibited at this national art museum, which features different types of art work from the country’s beginnings to modern times. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Jardin Botanico
Jardin Botanico
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Ranked #17 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  3.5 miles from city centre
Museo del Gaucho y de la Moneda
Museo del Gaucho y de la Moneda
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Ranked #18 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Owner description: The South American cowboy, or “gaucho” is the focus of one collection at this museum, and the other depicts the history of... more » Owner description: The South American cowboy, or “gaucho” is the focus of one collection at this museum, and the other depicts the history of Uruguay’s currency. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Cripta del Senor de la Paciencia
Ranked #19 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Churches/ Cathedrals
Palacio Salvo
Palacio Salvo
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Ranked #20 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 71 reviews
This striking building, once the highest in South America, towers over the main square, Plaza Independencia.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Espacio Ciencia
Espacio Ciencia
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Ranked #21 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
El Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales
El Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales
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Ranked #22 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
The work of local artists is creatively displayed in this museum that dates back to 1911.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Museo del Carnaval
Museo del Carnaval
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Ranked #23 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 62 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Old Colonial Fortress
Old Colonial Fortress
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Ranked #24 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums
El Cabildo
El Cabildo
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Ranked #25 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Uruguay’s original town hall is now a museum exhibiting antiques, costumes, artwork and historic archives.
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Port of Call Montevideo
Port of Call Montevideo
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Ranked #26 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Espacio Ciencia LATU
Ranked #27 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Espacio Ciencia is an interactive museum of the Technological Laboratory of Uruguay, dedicated to Science and Technology.... more » Owner description: Espacio Ciencia is an interactive museum of the Technological Laboratory of Uruguay, dedicated to Science and Technology. Being a center for education-recreation and diffusion of science and technology, it allows any visitor, from a kindergarten child to an adult, to become an actor in a great technological adventure. Participation is the central axis of the proposal; imagination, creativity and critical spirit are fostered. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indigena
Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indigena
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Ranked #28 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Memorial de los Detenidos Desaparecidos
Memorial de los Detenidos Desaparecidos
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Ranked #29 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Barrio Sur
Barrio Sur
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Ranked #30 of 41 Attractions in Montevideo
3.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: The unique sound of candombe – a Uruguayan musical rhythm – is best experienced on weekends in the Barrio Sur, the center of... more » Owner description: The unique sound of candombe – a Uruguayan musical rhythm – is best experienced on weekends in the Barrio Sur, the center of Montevideo’s African Uruguayan community. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
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