Constructed on the ruins of a convent, this tower saved countless lives.

The remains of Uruguayan hero José Artigas lie beneath a monument in Montevideo’s main square.

A replica of a famous Greek statue adorns the front of the unusual home of architect and alchemist Humberto Pittamiglio.

An epic sculpture depicting a wagon and straining oxen.

This historic fort overlooks Montevideo and appears on Uruguay’s coat of arms.

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

Abandoned bull fighting ring, slowly falling apart in Uruguay.

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."