World Travel

Montevideo is the administrative, business and culture center of Uruguay and definitely one of the most important city for South American industry and economy. The city is situated on the Bay on the northern coast of Rio de la Plata. The city is one of the youngest capitals of Latin America. Established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio Saba December under the name of San Felipe and Santiago de Montevideo. It is interesting to know that in Montevideo is concentrated 45% of the population of Uruguay – a percentage that has not reached any other city in the world. The city speaks national trade turnover 90% of the country. Unlike most Latin American capitals, there are European, although markedly modern look, while the colonial atmosphere is rather implied. Cradle of prominent representatives of culture as Rhodope, Sorilya de San Martin and Florencio Sanchez, is considered one of the most intellectual city in America and one of the most important theatrical centers of the continent. The city of Montevideo is famous for its beaches, which reaches to within a few minutes from the city to Rambla promenade, with its beautiful parks. The highest point is the hill of Montevideo, 137 meters high, given the name of the city. Surrounded by a military fort, which is now Army Museum. Here is the oldest lighthouse in the country, built in 1804. In the waters near Montevideo is leading one of the most famous sea battles in World War II (1939). The remains of German Armadillo “Graf Spree” and it charges the ship are still 3 km from the coast.
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