Monumento a José Pedro Varela, Montevideo

Name: Monumento a José Pedro Varela
Address: Montevideo, Uruguay

#158 among attractions in Montevideo

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The José Pedro Varela Monument is located in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is a tribute to the Uruguayan public school education reformer. It was designed by the Spanish sculptor Miguel Blay and inaugurated on December 14, 1918.

Coordinates: 34°54'23"S, 56°9'48"W

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Centro Comunal Zonal 5 (Pocitos)Montevideo Uruguay

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Monumento a José Pedro Varela – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Centenario, Parque Batlle, Surveyor Germán Barbato Municipal Planetarium, Cinemateca Uruguaya.

1 miNE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
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Zoo
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1.1 miE
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
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1 miW
Cinema, Nightlife
Cinemateca Uruguaya, Montevideo
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~1330 ftNW
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0.8 miW
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Montevideo Cannabis Museum, Montevideo
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0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum
MNAV, Montevideo
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0.6 miS
Museum
Vilamajó House Museum, Montevideo
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0.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Tres Cruces bus station, Montevideo
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0.9 miW
Church
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Park
Parque Rodó, Montevideo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monumento a José Pedro Varela?

Nearby attractions include Nuestra Señora del Rosario y Santo Domingo, Montevideo (7 min walk), Nuestra Señora de Fátima, Montevideo (9 min walk), Centro de Campo de Fútbol de los Pocitos, Montevideo (11 min walk), MNAV, Montevideo (14 min walk).

How to get to Monumento a José Pedro Varela by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monumento a José Pedro Varela:

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Terminal Tres Cruces (23 min walk)