18 de Julio Avenue

Avenida 18 de Julio, or 18 de Julio Avenue, is the most important avenue in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is named after the date the first Constitution of Uruguay was written: July 18, 1830.

18 de Julio Avenue
18 de Julio Avenue seen from Plaza Independencia.
Native name Avenida 18 de Julio  (Spanish)
Location Montevideo, Uruguay
From Plaza Independencia
To Obelisk of Montevideo
18 de Julio Avenue & Tacuarembó St.

It starts from Plaza Independencia at the limits of the Ciudad Vieja (the Old City), crosses the barrios Centro and Cordón and ends at the Obelisk of Montevideo in Tres Cruces, where it meets Artigas Boulevard. Although not the widest or longest avenue of the city, it is considered as the most important of Montevideo, both as a commercial center and because of the many tourist attractions along its length.

Landmarks

The main landmarks across this avenue are:

Images
  • Drawing of the Avenue in 1885
  • View of the Avenue
  • 18 de Julio Ave. & Arenal Grande St.
  • Plaza Cagancha, which is crossed by 18 de Julio Ave.
  • McDonald's Restaurant in 18 de Julio Ave. & Gaboto St.
  • View of the Avenue from Plaza Independencia
  • 18 de Julio Ave. between Cuareim St. & Yí St.

See also

References


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