Fartalez del cerro

Fortaleza del Cerro, also known as Fortaleza General Artigas, is a fortress situated in Montevideo, Uruguay overlooking the Bay of Montevideo. It belongs to the barrio of Casabó, at the west of Villa del Cerro. It holds a dominant position on the highest hill of the department of Montevideo (popularly known as Cerro de Montevideo with its altitude of 134 meters above sea level the sea, on the opposite side of the bay.Its function was to defend the population of Montevideo and its port, on the río de la Plata. Governor Francisco Javier de Elío ordered construction in 1809 and it was completed in 1839;this was the last Spanish fort built in Uruguay. It has housed the Military Museum since 1916.

Source:Wikipedia

Thanks very much to Ruben for this surprise card!

Sent: 6 June 2014   Received: 1 July 2014   Travelled: 25 days

Calle de los Suspiros, Uruguay

"La calle de los suspiros" ("Street of Sighs") is a historical street located at Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.

The street has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, and it is a living reminder of the times of the colonial age, as it still holds many of this age's architectural features.

"La calle de los suspiros" is known because of mysterious stories well known all over Uruguay.

• One story states that prisoners convicted to death were taken to that street where they were tied up until they were drowned by the high tide.
• Another claims that there used to be many brothels and that local sailors sigh for their love.
• Another story says that once there was a lady in love who was stabbed by an unknown person while she was waiting for her lover, and now haunts the street every fullmoon night.

Source: Wikipedia

Thanks so much to Ruben, who was on a short break to Uruguay, for the

mysterious street card and the amazing Year of Monkey stamp!

Sent: 21 March 2016    Received: 14 April 2016   Travelled: 24 days

Uruguay!

 

What an awesome first card from Uruguay with the country's name and flag

and a view of  Palacio Salvo from downtown Montevideo,

mucho gracias Lando for this card from your holiday! 

Sent: 24 Janaury 2014,   Received: 18 February 2014,   Travelled: 25 days