Gateway of the Citadel

The Gateway of the Citadel is the only remaining piece of the military fortress that defended the walled city of Montevideo. The Citadel of was a military fortress built by the Spanish in 1741 and demolished 1877.
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  • Tourist attraction
  • …lies at an elevation of 30 metres (98 feet)
  • …is also known as “Edificio Ciudadela”
  • …is wheelchair accessible
  • Description: historic monument in Montevideo

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Plaza Independencia and Museo Torres García.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ciudad Vieja and Barrio Sur.
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Gateway of the Citadel

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Latitude
-34.90653° or 34° 54′ 24″ south
Longitude
-56.20081° or 56° 12′ 3″ west
Open location code
48Q53QVX+9M
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1894028842
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­city_gate
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
6696804
Wiki­data ID
Q5124182

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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Spanish—“Gateway of the Citadel” goes by many names.

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