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Central Cemetery

Cementerio Central

A historic cemetery with sculptures. Founded in 1835 and the final resting place for many important Uruguayan politicians, authors and artists.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Montevideo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Mercado de la Abundancia
Mercado de los Artesanos
Founded in 1836, it's the oldest market in the city. Like the one in the port it also has steak and paella restaurants, and you can buy things from vegetables to art there or dance tango. It is in the central part of the city, not far from Museo de la Historia del Arte.
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Palacio Municipal
Intendencia
The massive brick building is not just a city hall but also hosts the museums of photography and art history (MuHAr). There is a viewing platform in the tower that is open to the public.
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Museo de Historia del Arte
MuHAr
Archeological museum with exhibits from Uruguay and other parts of the world, the exhibits include even Egyptian mummies.
Tue-Sun 12:00-17:30free
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La Pasiva
There are several restaurants of this chain in Montevideo, however the two you are likely going to encounter are the ones at Sarandí in the old town and at Avenida 18 Julio opposite to Plaza Fabini. La Pasiva specializes in beer, hot dogs, and chivitos.
Chivito con fritas U$330, beer U$95 (July 2019)