Town quality of life ... in South America

CAPITAL OF URUGUAY MONTEVIDEO Montevideo - a unique and wonderful city, capital of Uruguay. The city is the commercial, administrative and cultural center of this Latin American country. Montevideo is located in the delta of the River Plate, on the Atlantic coast. The city is located just 120 km from the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires. Montevideo - Uruguay's largest city, as well as its most important seaport. More than half the population lives in Montevideo, Uruguay. The population of the capital is about half a million people. And of course, Montevideo - the only city in the country, whose population exceeds one million. Port studies showed that in 2007 in Montevideo had the best conditions and quality of life among all the cities in Latin America. The city itself is located in southern Uruguay, in a natural bay, which forms its harbor. Montevideo is not only one of the leading places among the best cities to live in South America, but also the 30-th place among the safest cities in the world. Montevideo Airport is located about 15 miles east of downtown. Old Town History of Montevideo, shows that organized settlements arose here relatively recently. Despite the strategically advantageous features of relief in the area, the city was founded only in 1726. The main purpose of its construction was the need to protect from intruders Portuguese. Only a few years after the founding of Montevideo has turned into the most important city in the region. The rapid pace of development was built in the city the status of a competitor in Buenos Aires in the field of maritime trade. Throughout its history, Montevideo had to reflect the numerous attacks by the navies of most European powers. Yet at the beginning of the XIX century Montevideo fell under British influence, it lasted until the beginning of XX century. Britons needed Uruguay and Montevideo in order to conduct trade in circumvention of the rising trade superiority of Argentina and Brazil. Palacio Salvo During walks in Montevideo you will certainly see a lot of historical and architectural monuments located in this coastal city. In the old town, which is called the Ciudad Vieja, a large number of beautiful buildings of XIX-XX centuries. Do not forget that in Montevideo for many years attracted writers, artists and musicians. In the old part of town you can see buildings of different architectural styles, from neoclassicism to post-modernism. Today in the narrow streets of the old town are antique shops and fashion stores of Uruguayan young designers. Skyscraper Torre Antel famous historic Plaza Independencia is one of the most important sights of Montevideo. Here is one of the most beautiful buildings in the capital - Palacio Salvo, the architect Mario Palant. Interestingly, the building was completed in 1928, and on its upper floors is a lighthouse, which is visible only from the port of Montevideo. This building is almost 100 meters in height, only it has 27 floors. For a long time, Palacio Salvo was the tallest building in Latin America. Now the tallest building in Montevideo, Uruguay, and throughout is skyscraper Torre Antel. At the height it reaches 157.6 meters. Do not miss the chance to stroll along the waterfront Rambla. It stretches along the coast for 22 km and has long been a favorite vacation spot of the townspeople. See also other materials about the capital of Uruguay: Do not believe the stories about the Uruguayan moneymaker! See also other materials on the high-rise building: skyscraper, promotes foreign investment is one of the most popular buildings in the Hollywood films High-altitude "bottle opener" Asian skyscrapers, "twins" Silver champion in Hong Kong on height of buildings tallest building in Hong Kong Land Basin asymmetric response architecture "Chamberlain" small town fit inside a skyscraper Despite a strike in Dubai has grown supergiant One of the most original Chinese beauties skyscrapers