Mercado Del Puerto (Port Market) Montevideo's historic port market is a lively affair, which takes place under a vast wrought- iron structure reminiscent of old European railway stations. Since 1868 it has been a hive of trading activity, and today is also the venue for some of the cities. National History Museum The Museo Historico Nacional is a good place to begin an exploration of Montevideo for those interested in the city's past. It is housed in a conglomeration of several old houses in the Old City, all once dwelt in by national heroes. Legislative Palace The impressive neo- classical Legislative Palace, built in the early 20th century, features four architecturally breathtaking facades oriented towards the four cardinal points, each decorated with bronze sculptures in turn representing Law, Justice, Science and Labour. It is particularly attractive when floodlight at night. The interior... Plaza Independencia Montevideo's showpiece plaza contains some of the city's most impressive architecture, including its best- known landmark, the massive Italianate edifice of the Palacio Salvo, designed by an Italian architect living in Buenos Aires, Mario Palanti.

Woollen textiles and wood crafts are good buys that also reflect Uruguay's rural heritage. The shops around Plaza Independencia sell all types of leather, including rabbit, but do check the quality of both the material and the workmanship. Punta Carretas Shopping at José Ellauri 350 was once a prison but is now the city's largest shopping centre. It houses fashionable shops, a multiplex cinema and restaurantse .Montevideo Shopping Center venida Luis Alberto de Herrera was the city's first shopping mall, with 180 shops to suit most tastes and budgets.

Uruguayan cuisine uses a lot of beef. Uruguayan is some of the largest consumers of beef in the world. If there were to be a national dish it would have to be churrasco (a tasty grilled steak). Another popular dish is the parrillada, which is a platter of succulent grilled beef. Due to a large amount of immigrants from Spain and Italy; Uruguayans also serve a variety of traditional Spanish and Italian dishes. . So you will have a chance to eat some great Spanish and Italian food while hanging out in Uruguay! If you like seafood, you will not be disappointed. Uruguayans have some great dishes made from both saltwater and freshwater fish.