Centro, Montevideo

Centro
Barrio
The Edificio Rex and the El Entrevero fountain in Plaza Fabini
The Edificio Rex and the El Entrevero fountain in Plaza Fabini
Location of Centro in Montevideo
Location of Centro in Montevideo
Coordinates: 34°54′13″S 56°11′18″W / 34.90361°S 56.18833°W / -34.90361; -56.18833
Country Uruguay
DepartmentMontevideo Department
CityMontevideo

Centro is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay. Its main axis is 18 de Julio Avenue, and it runs between Plaza Independencia and Ejido St, being the central business district.[1]

The first neighborhood of the city after the demolition of the walls in the first half of the 19th century, it is one of the liveliest and busiest areas of the city, concentrating a large number of offices, commercial spaces and entertainment venues.[2] Politically located in the Municipality B of the Department of Montevideo, is also an area known for its preserved European architecture.[3]

  1. ^ "Barrio Centro | Inmobiliaria Plaza Mayor, Venta, Alquiler y Administración de Propiedades". 2022-08-08. Archived from the original on 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  2. ^ "Abren nuevas tiendas y buscan reactivar comercios del Centro de Montevideo". EL PAIS. 2020-05-04. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  3. ^ "El art déco y Uruguay, un recorrido de casi un siglo". 2022-05-21. Archived from the original on 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-12-30.