What to see in Colonia del Sacramento
The top 3 according to 163 votes from people: Historic Quarter · Basilica of the Holy Sacrament · Portuguese Museum. (Updated Nov 2, 2022.)
The World Heritage old quarter on the Río de la Plata: Colonia's essentials according to travellers.
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Top 10
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1
Historic Quarter
World Heritage since 1995, a mix of Portuguese and Spanish.
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2
Basilica of the Holy Sacrament
One of the oldest churches in the country.
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Portuguese Museum
Small museum on the city's Portuguese era.
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4
Calle de los Suspiros
Uruguay's most photographed cobbled street.
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5
Portón de Campo
The old citadel gate with its drawbridge.
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6
Bastión del Carmen
Former factory by the port, now a cultural centre.
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Real de San Carlos
The abandoned bullring and pelota court on the outskirts.
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Paseo de San Gabriel
Riverside walk, ideal at sunset.
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9
Colonia Lighthouse
From 1857, on the ruins of a convent; you can climb it.
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Plaza Mayor 25 de Mayo
The quarter's centre, surrounded by museums and colonial houses.
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