Plaza Zabala, Montevideo

Name: Plaza Zabala
Address: Montevideo, Uruguay
Telephone: +598 2916 0908

#45 among attractions in Montevideo

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Plaza Zabala is a plaza in the Ciudad Vieja of Montevideo, Uruguay. In late 1878, during the dictatorship of Colonel Lorenzo Latorre, it was decided to demolish the old fort and build a public square in its place. But for 12 years this site remained a wasteland. The Plaza finally came to be established only on December 31, 1890 when the equestrian statue of Bruno Mauricio de Zabala was installed. It was sculpted by the Spanish sculptor Lorenzo Coullaut Valera in collaboration with the Basque architect Pedro Muguruza Otaño and inaugurated on December 27, 1931. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°54'28"S, 56°12'29"W

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Centro Comunal Zonal 1 (Ciudad Vieja)Montevideo Uruguay

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+598 2916 0908

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Plaza Zabala – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio Salvo, Ciudad Vieja, Plaza Independencia, Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza Zabala?

Nearby attractions include Palacio Taranco, Montevideo (2 min walk), Casa de Rivera, Montevideo (3 min walk), Casa de Fructuoso Rivera, Montevideo (3 min walk), Galería de las Misiones, Montevideo (4 min walk).

How to get to Plaza Zabala by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza Zabala:

Bus

Terminal Baltasar Brum (20 min walk)

Train

Nueva Terminal (31 min walk)