Constitution Square (Montevideo)

Constitution Square.

Plaza Constitución (Constitution Square), also known as Plaza Matriz, is the oldest plaza in Montevideo. It is located in the first part of the city that was built: Ciudad Vieja.

The Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral and the Montevideo Cabildo are located in front of this square.

It was named in honor of the First Constitution of Uruguay (1830).

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Coordinates: 34°54′23.7″S 56°12′12.7″W / 34.906583°S 56.203528°W / -34.906583; -56.203528


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