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Las Canteras
Las Canteras is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay. Location This barrio borders MalvÃn Norte to the west, Maroñas / Parque Guaranà to the northwest, Bañados de Carrasco to the north and northeast, Carrasco Norte to the east, Punta Gorda to the southeast and MalvÃn to the south. Places of worship * Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St Eugene in the zone of La Cruz de Carrasco (Roman Catholic) 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 ... Barrios of Montevideo {{Montevideo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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from other areas (as in the Barrios and Communes of Buenos Aires, barrios of Buenos Aires even if they have been superseded by larger administrative divisions).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] |
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Roman Catholic
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Nuestra Señora Del Perpetuo Socorro Y San Eugenio, Montevideo
The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Eugene ( es, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro y San Eugenio), popularly known as Iglesia de la Cruz de Carrasco (due to its location at an important crossing in Las Canteras, north-east of Carrasco) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Montevideo, Uruguay. There was a small chapel around 1943. The present temple was built in a modern sort of Neo-Byzantine style, roughly resembling Haghia Sophia Hagia Sophia ( 'Holy Wisdom'; ; ; ), officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque ( tr, Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi), is a mosque and major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. The cathedral was originally built as a Greek Ortho ...; designed by the architect Horacio Terra Arocena, it was consecrated in 1951. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and saint Eugene. The parish was established on 31 December 1949. References 1949 establishments in Uruguay Roman Catholic churches completed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MalvÃn
MalvÃn is a '' barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay. Location MalvÃn borders Buceo to the west, MalvÃn Norte and Las Canteras to the north, Punta Gorda to the east and the coastline to the south. Economy The coastal avenue along MalvÃn is called Rambla O'Higgins and across it is ''Playa MalvÃn'', the beach of MalvÃn; the area was once a very popular resort. MalvÃn is named after Juan BalvÃn. Over time, the expansion of the city resulted in a major building development in the neighborhood, which increased markedly in size to become one of the fastest growing areas of the city. The price per square metre in this area is one of the most expensive in the city (along with areas like Carrasco, Punta Gorda, and Punta Carretas). The ''barrio'' is includes the formerly separate barrios MalvÃn Nuevo and MalvÃn Viejo. The Isla de las Gaviotas (Seagulls Islet) is a relevant birdwatching site. Education The ''barrio'' contains several schools includin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punta Gorda, Montevideo
Punta Gorda is a '' barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay. It takes its name from the promontory of Punta Gorda. Location It borders MalvÃn to the west, Las Canteras to the northwest, Carrasco Norte and Carrasco to the northeast and the coastline to the south. The coastal avenue along Punta Gorda takes on the names Rambla O'Higgins and Rambla República de Méjico, across which are the beaches ''Playa de los Ingleses'' and ''Playa Verde''. Landmarks On top of the promontory is a square which is also a park, the Plaza de la Armada (formerly known as Plaza Virgilio) and it is a tourist hotspot. Another notable sight is the Molino de Perez, a historic watermill, now housing a cultural centre. Educational facilities * Colegio y Liceo Santa Rita, Toronto 1597 (private, Roman Catholic, Augustinians) Places of worship * Parish Church of St Rita of Cascia, Friburgo 5763 (Roman Catholic Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Ital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carrasco Norte
Carrasco Norte is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay. Location It borders Las Canteras to the west, Bañados de Carrasco to the north, the Canelones Department to the north and to the east, Carrasco to the south and Punta Gorda to the southwest. The Carrasco Creek separates this neighbourhood from Canelones Department. Educational facilities Many excellent private schools which are traditionally called "schools from Carrasco" are located here, among others: * Stella Maris College (Montevideo) * The British Schools of Montevideo Places of worship * St. Joseph of the Mountain Chapel, Cooper 2263 (Roman Catholic, Carmelites) * Armenian Evangelical Temple of Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maroñas
Maroñas–Parque Guaranà is a composite ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo. Location This barrio shares borders with Unión to the southwest, Villa Española to the west, Flor de Maroñas to the north, Las Canteras to the east and MalvÃn Norte to the south. It is a suburban area which has only one main street called Camino Maldonado. This street is surrounded by small businesses and is the main route to travel to some of the departments of Uruguay. Images 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 * (Spanish) Intendencia de Montevideo / Historia de Maroñas * Coordinates for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sovereign States
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 UN member states, 2 UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a special political status (2 states, both in free association with New Zealand). Compiling a list such as this can be a complicated and controversial process, as there is no definition that is binding on all the members of the community of nations concerni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MalvÃn Norte
MalvÃn Norte is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) located in north eastern part of Montevideo, Uruguay. Location This barrio shares borders with Unión to the west, Maroñas to the north, Las Canteras to the east, MalvÃn and Buceo to the south. History The neighborhood was the site of a multiyear conflict in 1987-1992 about the emissions of lead-contaminated smoke from the Gonzalez Hemanos S.A. metal smelters. Landmarks It is home to the Faculty of Sciences of the University of the Republic of Uruguay. 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 ... References External links Extensión Universitaria - Universidad de la República(includes video) Barrios of Montevideo {{Montevideo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uruguay
Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast; while bordering the RÃo de la Plata to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. It is part of the Southern Cone region of South America. Uruguay covers an area of approximately and has a population of an estimated 3.4 million, of whom around 2 million live in the metropolitan area of its capital and largest city, Montevideo. The area that became Uruguay was first inhabited by groups of hunter–gatherers 13,000 years ago. The predominant tribe at the moment of the arrival of Europeans was the Charrúa people, when the Portuguese first established Colónia do Sacramento in 1680; Uruguay was colonized by Europeans late relative to neighboring countries. The Spanish founded Montevideo as a military stronghold in the early 18th century bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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