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La Figurita
La Figurita is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay. It is home to the Hospital Español. Location It borders Reducto and Atahualpa to the west, Brazo Oriental to the north, Jacinto Vera to the east, La Comercial and Villa Muñoz to the south. Places of worship * Parish Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, popularly known as "Iglesia del Reducto" Garibaldi 1667 (Roman Catholic) * Parish Church of St Michael Archangel, Concepción Arenal 1893 (Roman Catholic) * Church of the Resurrection, Ramón del Valle Inclán 2261 esq. Colorado ( |
Barrio
''Barrio'' () is a Spanish language, Spanish word that means "Quarter (urban subdivision), quarter" or "neighborhood". In the modern Spanish language, it is generally defined as each area of a city, usually delimited by functional (e.g. residential, commercial, industrial, etc.), social, architectural or morphological features. In Spain, several Latin America, Latin American countries and the Philippines, the term may also be used to officially denote a division of a municipality. ''Barrio'' is an arabism (Classical Arabic ''barrī'': "wild" via Andalusian Arabic ''bárri'': "exterior"). Usage In Argentina and Uruguay, a ''barrio'' is a division of a municipality officially delineated by the local authority at a later time, and it sometimes keeps a distinct character from other areas (as in the Barrios and Communes of Buenos Aires, barrios of Buenos Aires even if they have been superseded by larger administrative divisions). The word does not have a special socioeconomic connotat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacinto Vera, Montevideo
Jacinto Vera is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay, named after Jacinto Vera (1813 - 1881), the first Catholic bishop of Montevideo. It is home to the ex-Military School, now the Army Command. Location Jacinto Vera shares borders with La Figurita to the west, Brazo Oriental and Bolívar to the north, Larrañaga to the east and La Comercial to the south. At the northeast edge of the barrio is the square around which Artigas Boulevard "folds" 90 degrees and on which is the famous Monument to Luis Batlle Berres. Places of worship * Saint Antoninus Church, Caraguatay 2086 (Roman Catholic, Dehonians) See also *Barrios of Montevideo The city of Montevideo, capital of Uruguay, is divided into 62 ''barrios'' (neighborhoods or districts), each with its own identity, demographic characteristics and activities appropriate to the socio-cultural level of its inhabitants. The outer ... Gallery External links La Republica / Barrio Jacinto VeraThe mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russian Orthodox
Russian Orthodoxy (russian: Русское православие) is the body of several churches within the larger communion of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, whose liturgy is or was traditionally conducted in Church Slavonic language. Most Churches of the Russian Orthodox tradition are part of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Origin Historically, the term "Greek Orthodox" has been used to describe all Eastern Orthodox churches, since the term "Greek" can refer to the heritage of the Byzantine Empire. However, after the fall of Constantinople, the Greek influence decreased. Having lost its Christian '' basileus'' after the Turkish conquest, Constantinople, as a center of power, lost a significant part of its authority. On the other hand, the Moscow rulers soon began to consider themselves real ''Tsars'' (this title was already used by Ivan III), and therefore, according to them, the center of the Eastern Orthodox Church should be located in Moscow, and thus the bishop of Mosco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russian Orthodox Church Of The Resurrection, Montevideo
The Russian Orthodox Church of the Resurrection ( es, Iglesia Ortodoxa Rusa de la Resurrección) is an Eastern Orthodox church building in Montevideo, Uruguay. Paris was found in 1920s. Unique in its type and denomination in Uruguay, it is part of the Diocese of South America of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. See also * Russian Orthodox Church , native_name_lang = ru , image = Moscow July 2011-7a.jpg , imagewidth = , alt = , caption = Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow, Russia , abbreviation = ROC , type ... * Russians in Uruguay References Church buildings in Montevideo Eastern Orthodox church buildings in Uruguay Russian Orthodox church buildings Churches completed in 1920 Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia Russian diaspora in Uruguay {{Orthodox-church-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic
Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Italy *Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD *Roman people, the people of ancient Rome *'' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a letter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible Roman or Romans may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * Romans (band), a Japanese pop group * ''Roman'' (album), by Sound Horizon, 2006 * ''Roman'' (EP), by Teen Top, 2011 *" Roman (My Dear Boy)", a 2004 single by Morning Musume Film and television * Film Roman, an American animation studio * ''Roman'' (film), a 2006 American suspense-horror film * ''Romans'' (2013 film), an Indian Malayalam comedy film * ''Romans'' (2017 film), a British drama film * ''The Romans'' (''Doctor Who''), a serial in British TV series People *Roman (given name), a given name, including a list of people and fictional characters *Roman (surname), including a list of people named Roman or Romans *Ῥωμ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuestra Señora De Los Dolores, Reducto, Montevideo
The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows ( es, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores), popularly known as Iglesia del Reducto (in current times it belongs to the barrio La Figurita, but in the past it was part of Reducto), is a Roman Catholic parish church in Montevideo, Uruguay. The parish was established on 20 November 1871. The present temple was built in 1875 and completed in 1877 and is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. Same devotion There are other churches in Uruguay dedicated to the Virgin of Sorrows: * Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Larrañaga, Montevideo * Church of Our Lady of Sorrows in Pan de Azúcar * Church of Our Lady of Sorrows in Dolores Dolores, Spanish for "pain; grief", most commonly refers to: * Our Lady of Sorrows or La Virgen María de los Dolores * Dolores (given name) Dolores may also refer to: Film * ''Dolores'' (2017 film), an American documentary by Peter Bratt * ' ... * Parish Church of Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Isidore the Laborer in L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villa Muñoz
Villa Muñoz - Retiro is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay. Location This barrio borders Aguada and Reducto to the west, La Figurita to the north, La Comercial to the east and Cordón to the south. Landmarks Villa Muñoz - Retiro is home to the Reus al Norte, a picturesque and historic housing area. Main streets crossing the barrio are Defensa Str., Hocquard Str, Dr. Juan José de Amézaga, with Arenal Grande being the main shopping venue. Villa Muñoz has a big majority of Jewish inhabitants and is therefore considered "the Jewish barrio of Montevideo". The former prison for women of Miguelete Street (closed since 1986), the Estrella del Norte, located in the southwestern edge of the barrio, had its west wing restored and transformed into a contemporary art exhibition area, the Espacio de Arte Contemporáneo, which opened to the public in June 2010. Places of worship * Parish Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Inca 2040; popularly known as S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Comercial
La Comercial is a '' barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay. Location It borders Villa Muñoz to the west, La Figurita and Jacinto Vera to the north, Larrañaga and Tres Cruces to the east and Tres Cruces and Cordón to the south. Places of worship * Parish Church of Our Lady of Bzommar (Roman Catholic) * Church of Our Lady of Luján, known also as "San Expedito" (Roman Catholic Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Italy * Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD * Roman people, the people of ancient Rome *'' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a let ...) See also * Barrios of Montevideo External links Official site / Historia del barrio La Comercial Barrios of Montevideo {{Montevideo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brazo Oriental
Brazo Oriental is a '' barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. Brazo Oriental is a residential zone located approximately from Montevideo's centre. Location and origin of name Brazo Oriental borders La Figurita and Jacinto Vera to the south, Bolívar to the east, Cerrito de la Victoria to the northeast, Aires Puros to the northwest and Atahualpa to the west. It is delimited by Artigas Boulevard to the south, Burgues Avenue to the west and José Batlle y Ordóñez Boulevard to the north. It was reported in the press around 1910 that there had been a mortal fight with knives between a "Porteño" (Argentinian) and an "Oriental" (Uruguayan) at the corner of the actual avenues San Martín and Luis Alberto de Herrera. Although the Argentinian was younger and more agile, the fight was won by the Uruguayan thanks to the power of his arm (brazo). For many years following the event this place was called "la esquina del brazo del Oriental" (the corne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Hospital (Uruguay)
The Spanish Hospital or Hospital Español Juan José Crottogini is a hospital in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is located on Avenida Garibaldi 1729, between the neighborhoods of El Reducto and La Figurita. History The institution arose on the initiative of the Spanish community with the name Hospital Asilo Español, which provided free assistance to those most in need. The sovereign assembly was held in 1886, and after several difficulties the Spanish Hospital was inaugurated in 1909. The Spanish Hospital began to suffer serious financial problems in 2000, and the directors withdrew from the institution in 2003. A commission of officials, retirees and neighbors took control of the center, and managed to turn it into a free public hospital under the tutelage of the State Health Services Administration The State Health Services Administration (ASSE) ( es, Administración de los Servicios de Salud del Estado) is the state provider of health care in Uruguay. It has a network of services ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atahualpa, Montevideo
Atahualpa is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay. Location Atahualpa shares borders with Prado to the west, Aires Puros to the north, Brazo Oriental to the east and Reducto to the south. See also *Barrios of Montevideo The city of Montevideo, capital of Uruguay, is divided into 62 ''barrios'' (neighborhoods or districts), each with its own identity, demographic characteristics and activities appropriate to the socio-cultural level of its inhabitants. The outer ... External links Comisión de Vecinos del Barrio AtahualpaIntendencia de Montevideo / Historia / Barrios / (see section) El paseo del Prado Barrios of Montevideo {{Montevideo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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