Monuments of Uruguay

Uruguay has a rich history, the memory of which the aborigines carefully store. National heroes, significant events and the life of the people they perpetuate in monuments. Many of the monuments have not only local, but also national significance. For the sculptures they take care of, restore and include in the mandatory sightseeing tours around the cities.

What are some interesting sculptures in Uruguay?

The most famous monuments of Uruguay are:

1. Monument to the Indians of Charrui. It is dedicated to the last family of the tribe that could survive. The sculpture is in the Prado Park in Montevideo. It is made of bronze and was installed in 1938 on a granite pedestal.
2. Monument-mausoleum of José Hervasio Artigas. It is located in the center of Independence Square in the capital of the country. The monument is a figure of a rider on a horse, made of marble and symbolizing the will of the people, his desire for victory. Under it is a crypt with the remains of the hero.
3. Sculpture of teams - world champions in football. She is at the famous stadium "Centenario". It depicts athletes lifting a cup over their head, which represents a victory. On the pedestal are laid slabs with the names of teams that have become world champions in different years.
4. Monument to the immigrants "Stagecoach". It is located in Montevideo in Prado Park and is made of bronze and granite. The sculptural group depicts a cart with the first settlers, harnessed by horses, which is stuck in the swamp. It symbolizes the work and perseverance of Europeans who mastered these lands.
5. The monument is drowned , it is also called the Hand or Fingers. It is located on the beach in Punta del Este . The sculpture is represented in the form of the tips of five fingers that look out of the sand, it is made of cement on a steel frame. The monument was erected in 1982 to draw the attention of tourists to the strong underwater current in this place.
6. The monument is Gaucho ("Gaucho"). Its author is the Uruguayan Jose Luis Sorrilla de San Martin. The monument is made of bronze and placed on a pedestal of granite in pink, and decorated with sculptural compositions. He is represented in the form of a female horseman, sitting on a horse in full uniform and holding a spear over his head.
7. The statue of David. This is a quality replica of the famous sculpture by Michelangelo, made in full size. It is located on the Esplanade of the Municipality in the capital. They cast it in an art workshop in 1929.
8. Gateway to Montevideo. This is a fragment of the fortress wall, demolished in 1829, which is a historical monument. It is made of large monolithic stones, and on both sides there are columns. This object is located at the entrance to Ciudad Vieja .
9. Sculpture of tea mate . It was created by Uruguayan artist and architect Gonzalo Mesa, and the opening occurred on the day of the celebration of this drink.
10. Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi (Giuseppe Garibaldi). This national hero from Italy, who fought for the independence of the Latin American republics. The author of the sculpture is the Uruguayan Juan D'Anilly, and it is located on Plazuela Dr. Manuel Herrera y Obes in the capital of Uruguay.
11. Stela of Montevideo. The nominal sculpture of the city is on a hill, from where a stunning view of the embankment opens. Photos from this monument are taken from here by every tourist.
12. The statue of Greetingman. It was donated to Uruguay by South Korea. The monument has a height of 6 m, painted in blue, made of cement and holds on 18 screws. It is located on the road between the airport and the city center in Montevideo.
13. Obelisk of the Constitution (los Constituyentes). It consists of three facets, each of which symbolizes freedom, power and law. The monument is located on the street on July 18.
14. The Batlle Berres Monument. Outwardly, it resembles two horns, and its prototype is the gesture of the former president of the country, Batlle Berres. He is in Colonia del Sacramento . The height of the monument is 33 m.
15. Sculpture of Luis Suarez. This football player is the national scorer, who was placed in the monument during his lifetime. The statue was executed by the Uruguayan sculptor Albert Morales Saravia in several colors. It depicts an athlete in the form of a national team with the ball, and fingers of the hand are thrown up in a special way - the famous gesture of the player.
16. Obelisk of San Isidoro. It is located on the main street of Las Piedras . The monument symbolizes the victory of the local population over the Spaniards in the struggle for the country's independence. The battle took place in 1811.
17. Monument to sexual diversity (Plaza y monolito de la diversidad sexual). It is located in the same area in Montevideo and is a memorial complex dedicated to victims of gender-based violence against sexual minorities. The sculpture is made in the form of a trihedral truncated prism with a height of 1 m. It is made of pink granite and has black triangular veins.

In all the cities of Uruguay there are small statues and sculptures. In addition, in almost every village there is a statue of the national hero - José Artigas. Going to this amazing country, be sure to visit its monuments and monuments to get to know more closely not only the history, but also the culture of the state .