Fortaleza del Cerro

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Fortaleza del Cerro, also known as Fortaleza General Artigas, is a historic military fort located in Montevideo, Uruguay. Situated on the Cerro Hill, it offers a panoramic view of the city and its bay. The fort was constructed in the early 19th century, with its cornerstone laid in 1809, and played a key role in the defense of Montevideo. It is named after General José Gervasio Artigas, a national hero of Uruguay. Today, the Fortaleza del Cerro houses a military museum that showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the fort's history and the broader military history of Uruguay.

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