• Theatre Solis - Pause briefly at the street’s end to admire the Teatro Solis building across the road. If the red lantern at the top of the facade is illuminated, it indicates a show is scheduled for that evening.
• Plaza Independencia - Stroll past the Plaza Independencia.
• Mercado del Puerto - Feel free to explore the market.
• Palacio Salvo - The tour concludes near Palacio Salvo.
• Plaza Matriz - Walk through Plaza Matriz and pause at the central fountain.
• Plaza Zabala - Walk through Plaza Zabala and discover its history.
• Libreria Linardi y Risso - At the main entrance of this building, a plaque reads, “La Casa del Vicario.” The Vicar who resided here was a papal nuncio, meaning he was the Pope’s representative.

Inside the bookstore, you’ll find a vaulted brick ceiling, known as “bovedilla.” This section of the house served as a stable and warehouse. To the right of the chairs at the back, there’s a floor grate leading to a chamber where water was stored for horses or household use.

• Lifetime access to this tour in English
• VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

• Smartphone and headphones
• Transportation
• Food and drink
• Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Embark on an independent GPS audio tour with New York historian Alberto Rodriguez, as he narrates the tale of Montevideo’s Old City. Experience the vibrant eras from the 1870s to the bustling 1920s, a period of swift expansion steered by an assortment of industrialists. Beneath the contemporary fronts, discover rowdy amusement, thrilling sports and an assortment of intriguing personas.

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