Casa de Fructuoso Rivera, Montevideo

Name: Casa de Fructuoso Rivera
Address: Rincón 437, Montevideo, Uruguay

#107 among attractions in Montevideo

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The Casa de Fructuoso Rivera is the main seat of the National Historical Museum of Uruguay, located in the Old City of Montevideo.

The building takes its name after having been owned by General Fructuoso Rivera, the first constitutional president of Uruguay between 1834 and 1849.

As the main seat of the museum, it houses the main offices of the institution, as well as most of its administrative areas. Next to these offices, there is the permanent exhibition, which covers the historical period from the independence process of Uruguay, until the first decade of the twentieth century, in addition to traveling exhibitions related to the museum.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°54'25"S, 56°12'24"W

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Rincón 437Centro Comunal Zonal 1 (Ciudad Vieja)Montevideo Uruguay

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa de Fructuoso Rivera?

Nearby attractions include Casa de Rivera, Montevideo (1 min walk), Galería de las Misiones, Montevideo (2 min walk), Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo (2 min walk), Palacio Taranco, Montevideo (3 min walk).

How to get to Casa de Fructuoso Rivera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa de Fructuoso Rivera:

Bus

Terminal Baltasar Brum (18 min walk)

Train

Nueva Terminal (29 min walk)