Montevideo: Time Travel at Night

Montevideo is the capital of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and one of the most beautiful cities in South America. The city is divided into the old and new city areas by Plaza Independencia, with buildings featuring colonial age in the old city area and neat modern buildings in the new area. A night tour in the city might as well give you the feeling of time travel.

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The 18 de Julio Avenue running through the new area is the main avenue of the city and the most prosperous avenue in the city. The broad and neat avenue is decorated with exquisite buildings, fine gardens and plenty of theaters on both sides. It has gagathered0 percent of all scenic spots in the city. In nighttime, you can have an immersive experience of local customs by tasting the food, watching the performances, and enjoying the night views.

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Plaza Fabini y Centro Municipal de Exposiciones is a green space by the 18 de Julio Avenue, frequented by citizens having fun. You will see many visitors dancing tango here. The luxurious buildings in the background, the move of dancers and the musical melody will give you a first-hand understanding of the city's romance.

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Walking into the old city area, you would feel like time traveling back to the colonial age. The buildings in the area were mostly built by Spanish colonizers. Plaza Constitución, the oldest plaza in the city, and Catedral Metropolitana, the most important religious venue, are both in the area. You can walk past one after another plazas and sculptures at night, to relive the ancient and tranquil atmosphere in the city during the colonial age.