Uruguay Castles & palaces, Historical + Landscape pictures

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The capital and largest city of Uruguay combines history and architecture with theaters and live music, beaches and waterfront walks.

Climb to the top of this 19th-century lighthouse to enjoy sweeping views. Experience a slice of Punta del Este’s maritime history.

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

Revel in the artistic atmosphere and gaze at serene sunsets in this relaxed little resort town, home to the famous Casapueblo architectural masterpiece.

Admire the wonderful views from the observation deck of this lighthouse, which holds an important role in La Paloma’s maritime history.

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

Admire the neoclassical architecture and elegant interior of this historic cathedral and then spot the tombs of famous Uruguayan dignitaries.

The capital and largest city of Uruguay combines history and architecture with theaters and live music, beaches and waterfront walks.

Tour the fortress home of Francisco Piria, founder of the seaside town of Piriápolis, to discover the beliefs and motivations of this fascinating man. 

Beaches, watersports, island tours, nightlife and celebrity-spotting make this one of the most exclusive coastal resorts in South America.

Beaches, watersports, island tours, nightlife and celebrity-spotting make this one of the most exclusive coastal resorts in South America.

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

Resting on a tree-lined plaza in the historic center of the city, this 17th-century site is one of the oldest churches in Uruguay. 

Admire a tower building that combines an eclectic mix of architectural styles and then enjoy spectacular city views from an observation deck. 

Tour the fortress home of Francisco Piria, founder of the seaside town of Piriápolis, to discover the beliefs and motivations of this fascinating man. 

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

South America’s hidden gem has a historic capital and colonial towns, sprawling countryside, exclusive beach resorts and bohemian surf spots.

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

South America’s hidden gem has a historic capital and colonial towns, sprawling countryside, exclusive beach resorts and bohemian surf spots.

Admire the neoclassical architecture and elegant interior of this historic cathedral and then spot the tombs of famous Uruguayan dignitaries.

South America’s hidden gem has a historic capital and colonial towns, sprawling countryside, exclusive beach resorts and bohemian surf spots.

Once a sleepy fishing village, this coastal resort is one of Uruguay’s prime backpacker destinations where surfing, sunbathing and nature walks take top billing. 

Admire the wonderful views from the observation deck of this lighthouse, which holds an important role in La Paloma’s maritime history.

Beaches, watersports, island tours, nightlife and celebrity-spotting make this one of the most exclusive coastal resorts in South America.