Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay contains many
important landmarks. The Ciudad Vieja that is located in the city centre
of Montevideo is very popular amongst tourists as the architecture of
most buildings gives visitors an idea of how Uruguay looked in the colonial
days.
“I think the Cuidad Vieja is very popular amongst
tourists because it is the only part of Montevideo that keeps its colonial
identity. The structure of this part of the city is very antique and tourists
love to walk around the place observing the huge monuments and buildings,”
Rodrigo explains.
Alex Murphy, an American studying in Uruguay describes
what he most likes about the Ciudad Vieja, saying: “I love its resemblance
of Uruguay’s past. During the day you can walk around for hours
just staring at the marvellous buildings or at the brilliant street performers,
and at night somehow the whole place changes into a nightclubbing zone.
This part of the city is really entertaining and I recommend it to any
tourists”.
In respect of the night-life the Ciudad Vieja is also
the place to be. This part of the city attracts most tourists looking
to enjoy a great night of entertainment. The area offers great restaurants,
pubs, and many nightclubs, as well as many clubs that are solely dedicated
to playing live tango, that are especially enjoyed by an older crowd from
forty years upwards.
For a better view of a town that still keeps its colonial
identity today Colonia is the place to visit. This is a resort that has
not had much further development since the colonial days.
