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Historic places in Colonia

6 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Colonia.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Colonia

  1. See

    Plaza de Armas

    Next to the basilica and several restaurants, this square includes the ruins of the former governor's house (Casa del Gobernador), with signs explaining the different rooms.

  2. See

    Portón de Campo

    The gate of the city with its draw bridge. Next to it are the ruins of the city walls.

  3. See

    Regional Historical Archive

    Archivo Histórico Regional

    The house was built by the Portuguese in the 18th century and called "Casa de Palacios". The museum shows documents from the various epochs in Colonia's history.

    Closed Sat Sun

  4. See

    The house of the Viceroy

    Casa del Virrey

    Reconstructed somewhat on the ruins of the original building. Don't miss the whale skeleton on display just to the west of it!

  5. See

    The ruins of the San Francisco convent

    Small brick ruin between the lighthouse and the main square. You would not know what kind of building it was if there weren't a sign next to it.

  6. Do Not mapped

    Anchorena National Park

    Natural riverfront forests and landscaped areas with exotic plants and animals, nature tours, archaeological ruins, and site of Uruguay's presidential retreat (guided tours available by advance reservation).

    Thu-Sun 10:00 - 17:00U$50

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Colonia (CC BY-SA 4.0).