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Casa de Juan Antonio Lavalleja
About this museum
This historic house museum celebrates the life of Juan Antonio Lavalleja, a key figure in Uruguay's independence movement. Visitors can explore the ground floor's carefully preserved rooms, which showcase period furnishings and personal artifacts from the prominent gaucho leader's era. Complimentary entry allows guests to step back in time and experience the domestic environment of a significant Uruguayan historical personality.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00006:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00006:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00006:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00006:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00006:00 PM |
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