This elegant historic home offers a captivating glimpse into 19th - century Uruguayan domestic life, preserving the p...
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Casa de Fructuoso Rivera
About this museum
This historic house museum preserves the legacy of Uruguay's first constitutional president, Fructuoso Rivera, through a carefully curated collection of personal artifacts and military memorabilia. Visitors can explore richly decorated rooms filled with period furnishings, compelling portraits, and significant historical medallions that illuminate Rivera's pivotal role in the nation's early independence. Complimentary entry allows guests to step into a meticulously maintained 19th - century residence that offers an intimate glimpse into Uruguay's founding political era.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 1:00006:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00006:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00006:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00006:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00006:00 PM |
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