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Those interested in South America's colonial past should pay a visit to Cabildo de Montevideo, a former government house and now a museum holding Montevideo's historical archive. Discover the origins and early history of the city, including exhibits about the Viceroyalty of the River Plate. Let the knowledgeable English-speaking guides lead you into the archival rooms to inspect the artifacts there, such as mid 19th-century blueprints for buildings dotted around the city. Plan to visit Cabildo de Montevideo and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Montevideo attractions using our Montevideo trip site.

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By WImom

Free museum associated with the Historical Municipal Museums. Open 12-5:45 Monday-Friday, Saturdays from 11-5. Spent about 1/2 hour here but it it was worthwhile. We especially enjoyed seeing the...

Free museum associated with the Historical Municipal Museums. Open 12-5:45 Monday-Friday, Saturdays from 11-5. Spent about 1/2 hour here but it it was worthwhile. We especially enjoyed seeing the... more »
By sandy c

It's a big old building- the kind they don't make anymore. Lots of room for history and art, some curated displays, some stuff just scattered about, some with a more historical slant. It may seem..... more

It's a big old building- the kind they don't make anymore. Lots of room for history and art, some curated displays, some stuff just scattered about, some with a more historical slant. It may seem..... more »

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