Uruguay Gardens & parks pictures

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Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

With a deep colonial heritage, a picturesque countryside, and some of the continent’s most charming beach towns, this small coastal nation is a hidden gem of South American tourism.

See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.

Tour the fortress home of Francisco Piria, founder of the seaside town of Piriápolis, to discover the beliefs and motivations of this fascinating man. 

After being built over 270 years ago by a Portuguese governor to protect the city from potential enemies, this gate and drawbridge are still standing.

Tour the fortress home of Francisco Piria, founder of the seaside town of Piriápolis, to discover the beliefs and motivations of this fascinating man.