Portuguese Space

Portuguese Space is a museum in Colonia Department, Uruguay which is located on Henríquez de la Peña. Portuguese Space is situated nearby to the park Plaza Mayor, as well as near the art gallery Galeria de los suspiros.

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Opening hours: Thursday—Tuesday 11:30 AM—4:30 PM
Type: Museum
Description: museum in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Also known as: “Espacio Portugués” and “Portuguese Museum”
Address: 180 Henríquez de la Peña, Colonia del Sacramento, 70000

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse and Portuguese House.

Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the ruins of the Saint Francis Xavier convent in the historic district of Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia Department, Uruguay. It was erected in 1857.

Portuguese House

Museum

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Portuguese House is a museum.

Gate of Colonia del Sacramento

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Colonia and Laguna de los Patos.

Colonia

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Colonia del Sacramento is in southwestern Uruguay, across from Buenos Aires on the northern shore of the Rio de la Plata. Founded in 1680 as a Portuguese colony, Colonia's historic district is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, full of cobblestone streets lined with historic buildings.