Plaza Independencia

Plaza Independencia is one of the best places to visit in Montevideo. Originally designed in 1937, Montevideo's main square is a green space that also holds a mausoleum and monument dedicated to José Gervasio Artigas, a military leader who fought hard for Uruguay and Argentina during the Independence War in the early 1800s. The mausoleum is accessed through a staircase that goes underground and holds an urn with Artigas' remains, as well as some plaques commemorating his life and military efforts.

Some of the most important buildings in Montevideo are located around the plaza, including the 18th-century Puerta de la Ciudadela (City Gate)–all that's left of the fortress walls that once surrounded Montevideo. The Estevez Palace, now home to a museum, as well as Palacio Salvo, also sit just across the street from the plaza. The 33 palm trees on the plaza are a tribute to the 33 men led into action during the Independence War by Juan Antonio Lavalleja y de la Torre (who would later become Uruguay's president).

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