The Plaza Constitution is in the heart of the "gray" city 

Statue of Jose Gervasio Artigas, the nation's hero

Solis Theater plays host to symphonic/ popular music concerts, ballets, and operas - oldest still in use-S.A. 1857

Plaza has other commemorative statues also-Town Hall, Stock Exchange, Customs House, and beautiful Cathedral

Graceful 19th century architecture beside modern buildings line streets

National Telephone Company is prominent in the skyline with sail on top

Government Place is example of European-style architecture

Intricate carvings and columns

Italian and Spanish sculptures on the rooftops around palace

Tall object along one of streets named for famous events

Statues of horses/wagons depicting Spanish movement-1834

Closer view of the historic wagon train

All the Cheroas natives were slaughtered by the first Spanish president

Budgies were very noisy and active in surrounding trees

Park in city that was Spain's main naval port for entire S.A. in 1760s

Monument dedicated to the Fallen Soldiers of the Navy

Named for San Felipe y Santiago de Montevideo, who destroyed the Portuguese settlement in 1720s

Beaches line the shoreline of the cultural/commercial metropolis - Pres. still lives on his farm

Cuisine influenced by European immigrants, especially BBQ on open flame or skewered and slow roasted on hot coals

Marketplace across from pier had many open-grill restaurants offering thick steaks/grilled sausage (chorizo)

Street bands were popular as we strolled on the dock area

Colorful stores offered plants, large bags of grains,souvenirs

We even watched couples showing off their tango dancing

Shared a 24-ounce beer with Don !

This is a hand-washing fountain in middle of street

Container ship opposite our veranda as we left port