Obelisk of Montevideo

Obelisco a los Constituyentes de 1830

obelisk in Montevideo

#5 in Montevideo / #17 in Uruguay

by Gabboe

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The Obelisk of Montevideo, located in Montevideo, Uruguay, is a significant monument dedicated to the Constitution of 1830. This tall, slender structure stands as a symbol of national pride and historical importance. Erected in Tres Cruces, a prominent area of the city, the obelisk is made of granite and features three bronze statues at its base, representing "Law," "Force," and "Liberty." Designed by sculptor José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín, the monument was inaugurated in 1938 to commemorate the centennial of Uruguay's first constitution.

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