The charm of Colonia, Uruguay
Colonia, Uruguay: a charming town
The department of Colonia, located towards the south
western area of Uruguay, is one of the most charming and peculiar
spots visitors can meet in this country. A unique mixture of interesting
historic past, amazing antique constructions, and beautiful landscapes
turn the Uruguayan area of Colonia into a very attractive and magical
one.
Besides its old constructions and historical
spots, Colonia also offers its visitors a wide range of other areas
to meet as well as many facilities. Tourists who approach this town
can choose among a variety of hotels, restaurants, cafes, and spots
offering tourism information where they could find any answers to
their questions regarding the town or any other data about it they
might need.
Colonia, Uruguay: a place full of history
Colonia del Sacramento, the main hstorical area of Colonia, was founded as a town around the year
1680 by the Portuguese forces which had invaded the country during
that époque. Many interesting constructions where added to
the city during the XVII and XVIII centuries, and most of them remain
unchanged to the date, being one of the main attractions of the town.
Colonia, Uruguay: a World Heritage Site
Colonia
del Sacramento was named World Heritage Site by the UNESCO
due to the richness of its historic past and the antique constructions
it has. Colonia del Sacramento is a town which maintains its original
characteristics unchanged, in such a way that its streets are still
made of stone bricks with street lamps at the sides of it and surrounded
by unique colonial buildings.
Colonia, Uruguay: its past
After being founded by the Portuguese around
1680, this city went through several other important historical events.
A while after the Portuguese had settled in the town, the Spanish
started fighting them for it. During this period of time, this town
changed from being under the orders of the Portuguese to being under
the orders of the Spanish several times until beginnings of the XIX
century.
Historic events are one of the main attractions
of Colonia del Sacramento, offering a past which can be almost breath
while walking by its streets. It is a very peculiar place, home of
some of the oldest constructions of Uruguay, and which offers an absolutely
magical and charming environment
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