Plaza Independencia

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    W entrance Av 18 de Julio, Juancal, Ciudad Vieja, 11000
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Plaza Independencia is at the heart of Montevideo's Ciudad Vieja (old city). This broad square, lined with palms, is dominated by a huge statue of José Artigas, Uruguay's greatest hero. You can pay your respects to Artigas at his underground tomb beneath the statue.