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Historic Sites Attractions In Colonia del Sacramento

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Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is one of the oldest towns in Uruguay and capital of the Colonia Department. It has a population of around 27,000. It is renowned for its historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Modern Colonia del Sacramento produces textiles and has a free trade zone, in addition to a polytechnic centre and various government buildings.
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Historic Sites Attractions In Colonia del Sacramento

  • 1. Plaza de Toros Colonia Del Sacramento
    Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos is a bull ring in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. It is currently a derelict building that is crumbling down. It is forbidden for safety reasons to access the bull ring. When in operation it could host 10,000 spectators. It is designed in typically Moorish style. It officially opened on January 9, 1910, featuring the most famous Bullfighters of the time, Ricardo Torres and his brother Manuel from Spain. Although originally scheduled to open on January 8, the opening was postponed as the owners feared they did not have the necessary comforts and services required for the event. Due to public uproar, mainly from Buenos Aires, they yielded to public demand and opened the following day to no less than 7,000 spectators. The arena hosted a total of eight fights...
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