Artigas Collection

Plaza Independencia and monument to Artigas, Montevideo, Uruguay

General view of Montevideo, Uruguay, South America, including the bay, with the fortress on a distant hill. Date: circa 1904

View from the fortress, Montevideo, Uruguay, South America
View of the bay from the fortress, Fortaleza del Cerro (Fortaleza General Artigas), Montevideo, Uruguay, South America. Date: circa 1910

Fortaleza del Cerro, Montevideo, Uruguay, South America
Fortaleza del Cerro (Fortaleza General Artigas), a fortress overlooking the bay of Montevideo, Uruguay, South America. It is now a Military Museum. Date: circa 1905

Plaza Independencia, Montevideo
Independence Plaza in Montevideo, Uruguay, with the equestrian statue of Artigas, the father of Uruguayan independence

Statue of Artigas, Plaza Independencia (Independence Square), Montevideo, Uruguay, South America

Mausoleum of Artigas, Plaza Independencia (Independence Square), Montevideo, Uruguay, South America

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Discover the historic heart of Montevideo, Uruguay, in Plaza Independencia. This iconic square is home to the monument and mausoleum of Jose Gervasio Artigas, the national hero and "Father of Uruguay." Wander through the square and take in the stunning general view of Montevideo, with the Fortaleza del Cerro standing proudly in the distance. From the fortress, gaze upon the city and the statue of Artigas, a symbol of Uruguayan independence and resilience. Explore the rich history of this South American gem and pay homage to its brave founder.