📜 Fortaleza del Cerro, also known as Fortaleza General Artigas, is a historic fortress in Montevideo, Uruguay, located on the highest hill.
🔍 Declared a National Monument in 1931 and houses a military museum since 1939. It holds a dominant position offering strategic views over the city and bay.
🌊 Admire panoramic views of Montevideo and the Rio de la Plata
🏰 Explore centuries-old battlements and historic cannons
📚 Learn captivating stories of Uruguay’s military past
🏛️ Visit a National Monument and military museum
⚠️ Moderate walking tour, includes uneven surfaces or steps.
🚌 Take bus 124 or 125 from city center to Terminal Cerro, then taxi, bus 18L, or walk.
👟 Wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven surfaces and dress for the weather as the tour runs rain or shine.
💰 Entrance fee 20 Uruguayan pesos (less than $1 US).
🕒 Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter.
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