Montevideo - a little gem!Jan 7, 2008
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Montevideo landmark building - love it or hate it?
Art Deco building - one of many
Graffiti in dock area
| For a capital city Montevideo is relatively small (3m people) and has a great relaxed atmosphere. The city centre contains some beautiful colonial and Art Deco buildings many of which are in need of some serious restoration. As it was Saturday we decided to sample Montevideo's nightlife. In the city centre this appears to be concentrated into a couple of streets lined wth bars. People of all ages were out making for an easy going atmosphere - much more civilised than a Saturday night in Leeds. On our way back to our hotel we saw some capoeira 'buskers' - what agility and strength. Montevideo is at the mouth of the Rio Plate - the site of the famous world war two sea battle between the Graf Spee and three British destroyers. The Graf Spee was scuttled just outside Montevideo harbour - it's anchor and part of the turret are to be found in the port. |
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