In the center of Independence Plaza is a very large monument to General Artigas (seen below). Below that monument is a crypt which houses the urn containing his ashes (seen above). The urn is guarded by a special honor guard who you can see stationed to either side in the picture above.
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Independence Plaza (Plaza Independencia) houses a number of significant architectural items. Above is the office of the President (of Uruguay) and the statue/tribute to Artigas (an Uruguayan historical hero). Below (after the jump) are the Old City Gate, the Solis Theater (Teatro Solis) and Salvo Palace (Palacio Salvo). The city gate marks the entrance to [...]
