Title: Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento in Barrio Histórico - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento Tours and Activities

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## Visit Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento

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#### Resting on a tree-lined plaza in the historic centre of the city, this 17th-century site is one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

Construction began on the Matriz Church as far back as 1680, making it one of the oldest churches in Uruguay. European settlers arrived in the area and created this striking religious structure. Although it has been completely rebuilt on two occasions, locals still consider it the most ancient church in the country.

Admire the view of the whitewashed façade from the Plaza de Armas. The church has a pair of twin towers on either side of a gray pediment. On the left tower is a clock. Guides are usually available to take you on a tour. Learn about the church’s past under both Portuguese and Spanish rules. This is reflected in the blend of architectural styles.

Explore the elegant interior, which contains two tombs of former vicars. Appreciate the building’s thick walls with artistic carvings.

Take a walk around the Plaza de Armas to see the antique Portuguese house that dates back many centuries. The square is a popular place to sit with a book or a picnic among the trees and bushes.

The site was initially built from crude elements, such as mud and straw. At the turn of the 18th century, it was rebuilt with limestone. In the 1800s, evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin visited the church, describing it as a “curious ruin.” 

The church is officially named the Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento. Admission is free.

Matriz Church sits on the tree-lined Plaza de Armas in the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento, one block north of the main square, Plaza Mayor. It is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northwest from the ferry terminal, which brings passengers from Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires, and the main bus stop of the city. Visit nearby attractions including the Casa Nacarello, the lighthouse and the Convent of San Francisco Ruins.

## Plan a trip to see Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento

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### Regency Golf - Hotel Urbano

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CA $1,517

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Feb 21 - Feb 27

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Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to Montevideo (MVD)

8.6/10 Excellent! (886 reviews)

The restaurant had a menu with good options for dinner. The staff was very nice and helpful. Jhossi in the restaurant was very nice.

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CA $1,706

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Feb 21 - Feb 27

found 4 hours ago

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Toronto (YYZ) to Montevideo (MVD)

8.8/10 Excellent! (228 reviews)

Tiene que continuar C la profesionalización del personal (son muy amables y respetuosos pero necesitan más entrenamiento El inmueble necesita una puesta al día (ej de noche no había agua caliente Pero la propiedad es hermosa ,

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Being in nature, the river, the views, remoteness

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas

Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

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#### Rio de la Plata

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio de la Plata during your travels in Colonia del Sacramento. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area. 

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#### Spanish Museum

Explore this museum to learn how the Spanish settlers lived in Colonia del Sacramento in the 17th and 18th centuries.

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#### Indian Museum

Housed in a 19th-century building, this museum contains antiques from the indigenous people of Uruguay that date back thousands of years.

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#### Porton de Campo

After being built over 270 years ago by a Portuguese governor to protect the city from potential enemies, this gate and drawbridge are still standing.

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#### Casa Nacarello

A charming pink house offers visitors a realistic glimpse into the lives of the 18th-century European colonial settlers in Uruguay.

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