Things to see in Uruguay

204 places worth seeing in Uruguay on an illustrated map: Church of Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, Estadio Gran Parque Central, Legislative Palace, Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago and Palacio Salvo, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Church of Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes A modernist brick church finished in 1960 after a design by Eladio Dieste. The church is a cultural world heritage site since 2021.
Estadio Gran Parque Central The Gran Parque Central is the stadium of Club Nacional de Fútbol, and it is the oldest football stadium in the Americas. It was also one of
Legislative Palace National parliament, the first one in South America and an iconic symbol of Uruguay's long lasting democracy. The building was completed in
Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago The Catholic cathedral of Montevideo and the seat of the archdiocese of Montevideo. The cathedral features beautiful artwork, among them the
Palacio Salvo Eastern side of Plaza Independencia. Once South America's highest building, the 95-m-high Art Deco building Palacio Salvo still dominates Mo
Plaza Independencia The square at the end of 18 de Julio Ave., with the latter being the main commercial artery of the city. On the last Saturday of September,
Solis Theatre The main theater of Montevideo — consider going here if you want to see a theater performance. It hosts a museum of its own history and is o
National Museum of Visual Arts National museum of modern Uruguayan art, exhibiting paintings. They have a permanent exhibition featuring works of Juan Blanes, Rafael Barra
Estadio Atilio Paiva Olivera Soccer (football) stadium that seats over 27,000.
Obelisk of Montevideo A 40-m-high obelisk that was built in 1930 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Uruguayan constitution. The three statues next to
Cathedral of Florida An impressive cathedral for a town of 30,000. Make sure to go inside!.
Central Cemetery A historic cemetery with sculptures. Founded in 1835 and the final resting place for many important Uruguayan politicians, authors and artis
Cathedral of Maldonado Neoclassical cathedral.
Punta Brava Lighthouse On the southernmost peninsula of the city. You get to walk a bit to get there. For a small fee you can get up in the tower, but the view ove
Plaza de la Diversidad Sexual Basically, a work of modern art, graffiti painted fences and walls, all at a side alley that should probably be avoided after dusk. It reads
Museo Torres García Displaying works by one of the most prominent Uruguayan artists, the painter and sculptor Joaquín Torres García (1874-1949).
Leonel Viera Bridge An early stressed ribbon bridge—a type of bridge where suspension cables are embedded within the bridge, which has a strange bumpy shape.
Co-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception The headquarters of the Diocese of Minas. The current neoclassical building opened in 1892. It was preceded by two others, the first opened
Artigas Mausoleum This large monument in the Plaza Independencia pays tribute to José Gervasio Artigas, one of the heroes of the Uruguayan Independence. Under
Cabo Polonio lighthouse Climb up the lighthouse and enjoy the views of the town and the sea lion colony.
Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología Museum of the history of technology.
Holocaust Memorial, Montevideo A work of contemporary art at the beach in Punta Carretas. It's intended to be experienced by walking through it from northwest to southeast
Cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity, Montevideo An Anglican church and the oldest non-Catholic place of worship in Montevideo. Looks more like a Roman temple than a church.
Salto del Penitente A small waterfall and pool to refresh in the hot summer. Enjoy watching the iguanas line up on the rocks to catch the rays of the heating su
Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse For a nominal fee you can go up to the top of the lighthouse (faro) and see most of the city and look out over the city and Rio de la Plata.
Museum of Pre-Columbian and Indigenous Art Museum of indigenous art and Uruguayan archaeology. As the name reveals, it showcases native American artefacts from all of South America.
Parque Lecocq A conservation area of over 50 hectares northwest of the city. It is a kind of semi-open zoo where both Uruguayan animals and animals from e
Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, Rivera Church building in Uruguay.
Mercado del Puerto This is a covered market full of restaurants and some shops selling handicrafts and souvenirs that is worth seeing as a sight, an eating pla
Piedra Alta A large rock that was the location of the Declaration of Independence in 1825. Adjacent to a nice park. When trying to find it, be aware tha
Estadio Centenario Association football stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Casa de Rivera The home of the first president of Uruguay is today a museum of the country's political history.
Carnival Museum Small museum with carnival costumes and paraphernalia. If you don't have the opportunity to visit Montevideo during the yearly carnival, at
Synagogue of the Sephardic Jewish Community Synagogue in the old town that was opened in 1956. It was inspired by the Portuguese synagogue in New York.
Museo del Centro Cultural Casa Horacio Quiroga Former house of writer Horacio Quiroga, now a museum of his life and work.
Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga Built in the form of a mosque at the beach promenade.
Museo Histórico Nacional Spread between five old historic houses, holds important bits of the country's history.
Museo de Historia del Arte Archeological museum with exhibits from Uruguay and other parts of the world, the exhibits include even Egyptian mummies.
Casa de Rivera, Durazno The regional museum with rooms about Uruguayan archaeology (including prehistoric artifacts), local history and Gaucho art, located in a his
Museo Luis Alberto Solari Art museum, mostly featuring the work of the Uruguayan painter Luis Alberto Solari, who was born in Fray Bentos. His signature theme is figu
Museo del Azulejo Exhibiting over 5000 different colorful decorative tiles used in various buildings throughout the centuries. There are tiles from Uruguay an
Museo del Fútbol Uruguayo It's in the stadium where the first football world championships were held in 1930. You can see old photos, flags, jerseys, posters, trophie
Pocitos Stadium Football stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Laguna Garzón Bridge Bridge in Uruguay.
Estadio Campeón del Siglo Football stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay.
harwood 6417 Stadium in Uruguay.
Port of Montevideo Uruguay's main commercial port.
Estadio Domingo Burgueño Multi-use stadium in Maldonado, Uruguay.
Estadio José Nasazzi Stadium.
Belvedere Stadium Football stadium in Uruguay.

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