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Pocitos
:''Pocitos is also the colloquial name for the city of Salvador Mazza, Salta Province, Argentina'' Pocitos is an upscale beach ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) in Uruguay's capital city, Montevideo. Location This area is located along the banks of the Rio de la Plata. It borders Buceo to the east, Parque Batlle to the north, Tres Cruces, Cordón and Parque Rodó to the west and Punta Carretas to the south. The beach The barrio is known for its beach, Playa Pocitos, and the Rambla, or boulevard, that lies alongside it. Pocitos is characterized by its apartment buildings of 10 to 15 stories that lie right on the Rambla providing excellent views of the barrio, the beach, and the river. Playa Pocitos, or Pocitos Beach, is preferred by the teenage population. These beaches are also recognized for their soccer, volleyball, and nautical events and championships. Pocitos is located only 10 minutes away from the centre of Montevideo. Along the Rambla can be found many chic and fanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montevideo
Montevideo () is the Capital city, capital and List of cities in Uruguay, largest city of Uruguay. According to the 2011 census, the city proper has a population of 1,319,108 (about one-third of the country's total population) in an area of . Montevideo is situated on the southern coast of the country, on the northeastern bank of the Río de la Plata. The city was established in 1724 by a Spanish soldier, Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst the Spanish people, Spanish-Portuguese people, Portuguese dispute over the La Plata Basin, platine region. It was also under brief British invasions of the Río de la Plata, British rule in 1807, but eventually the city was retaken by Spanish criollos who defeated the British invasions of the River Plate. Montevideo is the seat of the administrative headquarters of Mercosur and ALADI, Latin America's leading trade blocs, a position that entailed comparisons to the role of Brussels in Europe. The 2019 Mercer's report on qual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rambla Of Montevideo
The Rambla of Montevideo is an avenue (landscape), avenue that goes all along the coastline of Montevideo, Uruguay. At a length of over 22.2 uninterrupted kilometres (13.7 mi), the promenade runs along the Río de la Plata and continues down the entire coast of Montevideo. Since all the southern departments of Uruguay are against either the Río de la Plata or the Atlantic Ocean, they all have ramblas as well. The Rambla is an integral part of Montevidean identity and has been proposed as a List of World Heritage Sites in the Americas, World Heritage site. ''La Rambla'', South of the Bay of Montevideo, is an environment for a wide variety of outdoor activities such as jogging, walking, biking, fishing, kite-flying, sunbathing and drinking Mate (drink), mate. Skateboarding and roller skating are also possible in special areas for these activities. The avenue is secured by the Tourism Police Unit during the summer to keep a safe environment for tourists. The beach is state-o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Juan Bautista, Montevideo
The Church of Saint John the Baptist ( es, Iglesia de San Juan Bautista), popularly known also as Iglesia de Pocitos (due to its location in the neighbourhood of Pocitos) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Montevideo, Uruguay. History Originally there was a small chapel near the beach. In 1890 is purchased the plot where a better temple was to be built. Finally, on 25 June 1899 is laid the fundamental stone of the present temple, which is dedicated to saint John the Baptist John the Baptist or , , or , ;Wetterau, Bruce. ''World history''. New York: Henry Holt and Company. 1994. syc, ܝܘܿܚܲܢܵܢ ܡܲܥܡܕ݂ܵܢܵܐ, Yoḥanān Maʿmḏānā; he, יוחנן המטביל, Yohanān HaMatbil; la, Ioannes Bapti .... The construction took decades; the decisive boost was given by the priest Domingo Tamburini, appointed parish priest in 1925. This church is an important landmark in its neighbourhood and a very popular wedding venue. The Montevideo Philharmonic Orchestra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuestra Señora De Fátima, Pocitos, Montevideo
The Church of Our Lady of Fatima ( es, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima) is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Pocitos, Montevideo, Uruguay. The parish was established on 1 May 1954. The temple is dedicated to the Virgin of Fatima. It is held by the Claretians, who also run the adjacent private school Colegio y Liceo Nuestra Señora de Fátima (established 1960). Originally the celebrations were held in a crypt under the school; the current temple was built in the early 1980s, in brickwork. Same devotion There are other churches in Uruguay dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima: * Parish Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Villa del Cerro * Fatima Chapel in Punta del Este * Parish Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Rocha * Our Lady of Fatima Chapel in Colonia Valdense * Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church in Minas * Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church in San José de Mayo San José de Mayo () is the capital city of the San José Department in southern Uruguay. Loc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salvador Mazza, Salta
Salvador Mazza or Profesor Salvador Mazza (also known as Pocitos) is a city in northern Argentina, in Salta Province, north of the capital city of Salta, and from the city of Tartagal on National Route 34 in General José de San Martín Department, on the international border with Bolivia. National Route 34 and an important railway branch of the Ferrocarril General Manuel Belgrano connect Salvador Mazza with the rest of Argentina and with Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia. It is the northernmost city in Argentina, contrary to popular belief that La Quiaca in Jujuy Province holds that distinction. Population Salvador Mazza has a population of 16,068 according to the 2001 census, which represents an increment of 71.7% over the 9,387 in 1991. It is estimated that the current population is around 25,000 inhabitants. Name ...
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Parque Batlle
Parque Batlle (), formerly Parque de los Aliados (''Allied Park''), is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) and a major public central park in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is named in honour of José Batlle y Ordóñez, President of Uruguay from 1903-1907 and 1911–1915. Location The barrio is located south of Italia Avenue and north of Rivera Avenue and includes the districts Belgrano, Italiano, Villa Dolores and the park area. It borders the barrios Tres Cruces to the west and north, La Blanqueada and Unión, Montevideo, Unión to the north, Buceo to the east and Pocitos to the south. The park covers an area of and is considered the "lung" of Montevideo owing to the large variety of trees planted here. It is home to the Estadio Centenario national football stadium, as well as the national monument "La Carreta". History In 1907, Pablo Nereo Gabriel Antonio Pereira (1838–1906) donated eleven acres of his land, which was then named after him as "Campo Pereira," for a building ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German School Of Montevideo
Colegio y Liceo Alemán de Montevideo (formal Spanish name). ( en, German School of Montevideo) is one of the most prestigious schools in Uruguay. It was established in 1857 for the children of German traders, artists, engineers and diplomats living in Montevideo. Since the second half of the 20th century, this school is located in the neighborhood of Pocitos. And since the end of the century, it has another location at Barra de Carrasco, on Av. Giannattasio (east of Carrasco). The school is also well known for having the best handball team in the country, having won most of the national tournaments. Organization and administration The school is directed by Christofer Lahser, acting as general headmaster. The specific secondary school and primary school directors are Juan Carlos Noya and Stephanie Achatz, respectively. Bicultural Baccalaureate One of the most notable characteristics of the school, is the availability of a German Abitur-based high school diploma program, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beit Jabad, Montevideo
Beit Jabad is a synagogue in Montevideo, Uruguay. This synagogue belongs to the Chabad movement. It is located in the neighbourhood of Pocitos. See also * Ajdut Israel - Beit Jabad Synagogue, Punta del Este * List of synagogues in Uruguay This is a list of synagogues in Uruguay. Montevideo * Sephardic Jewish Community * Uruguayan Jewish Community * New Jewish Congregation * Vaad Ha'ir *Yavne * Beit Jabad * Adat Israel * Anshei Yeshurun * Pocitos Sephardic Temple Punta del Este T ... References External links Beit Jabad Uruguay Ashkenazi Jewish culture in Uruguay Chabad-Lubavitch (Hasidic dynasty) Hasidic synagogues Pocitos, Montevideo Synagogues in Montevideo Orthodox Judaism in Uruguay {{chabad-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tres Cruces
Tres Cruces is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay. Its name means "three crossings", referring to the three major transportation routes which intersect in the area: Avenida 18 de Julio, Bulevar Artigas and Avenida 8 de Octubre. It is also the starting point of Italia Avenue. Location Tres Cruces shares borders with Cordón to the south and to the west, with La Comercial and Larrañaga to the north, with La Blanqueada and Parque Batlle to the east, Cordón and Pocitos to the south. History In 1813, the barrio was the site of the “Congress Tres Cruces” and the issuance of the "Instrucciones del año XIII" by José Gervasio Artigas in an attempt to establish an independent government for the Liga Federal in what was then known as the "Banda Oriental" ("Eastern Bank"). Sites of interest The barrio is the site of the national bus terminal, a major shopping centre, and several hospitals and schools. Several major monuments are also located here. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cordón
Cordón is a central ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay, located East of the Centro. Its main avenue is 18 de Julio Avenue. History Cordón was the first neighborhood to be created outside the walls of the old Citadel of Montevideo. In its origins it was known as "''El Cardal''", due to the fact that thistles () grew in the fields dedicated to the cultivation of corn. It was a large vacant lot that extended to the other side of the wall, behind the "''Ejidos''", that is, after the area of open land that was used for the defense of the Citadel. In 1765 the Spanish Crown ordered Bartolomé Mitre Martínez to delineate approximately 60 blocks for population. The area to the east of the demarcation was called "''Cordón''", from which the name of the neighborhood comes, because the land marking work was carried out using laces (). In January 1807 the entire area was the scene of the Battle of Cardal in the framework of the second British invasion of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parque Rodó
Parque Rodó is both a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay and a park which lies mostly outside the limits of the barrio itself and belongs to Punta Carretas. The name "Rodó" has been given in memory of José Enrique Rodó, an important Uruguayan writer whose monument is in the southern side of the main park. The park On the north side of the main park is an artificial lake with a little castle housing a municipal library for children. An area to its west is used as an open-air exhibition of photography. Apart from the main park area which is delimited by Sarmiento Avenue to the south, Parque Rodó includes an amusement park, the Estadio Luis Franzini, belonging to Defensor Sporting, the front lawn of the Faculty of Engineering, and a stripe West of the Club de Golf del Uruguay which includes the ''Canteras del Parque Rodó'' (the quarry of), the ''Teatro de Verano'' and the ''Lago del Parque Rodó'' (the lake of). The barrio Parque Rodó ''barrio'' sha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punta Carretas
Punta Carretas is a ''barrio'' (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay. Location Punta Carretas shares borders with Parque Rodó and Pocitos to the north, while from east south and west, it is delimited by the coastline, including the Rambla (seaside avenue): Rambla Presidente Wilson to the west, Rambla Mahatma Gandhi to the east. Landmarks In its west side, this barrio is home to the park called Parque Rodó with all its southern extensions (Canteras del Parque Rodó, Teatro de Verano, Lago del Parque Rodó), to the ground of the Faculty of Engineering, as well as to the Golf Club de Montevideo and the Holocaust Memorial, while in its east side, it is home to the Punta Carretas Shopping (mall), the Sheraton Hotel, the Parque Villa Biarritz and the Juan Zorrilla de San Martin Museum. Its southern part ends in the cape of Punta Carretas, also known as Punta Brava, which gives the name to the barrio. At the tip of the cape is Punta Carretas Lighthouse, built in 1876. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
