Plaza de los Treinta y Tres

We are arriving at Plaza de los Treinta y Tres! Also known by all Montevideo residents as the “Plaza de los Firefighters”, this is one of the most emblematic and busiest green spaces in the central Cordón neighborhood. A little history. To understand this place, you have to travel to the mid-19th century. In 1855, the heirs of José Arismendi, a former resident of the area, donated this land to the State to function as a loading and unloading point for carts. At that time it was known as the "Artola Market." However, in 1856 the square adopted its official name in homage to the feat of the Thirty-Three Orientales, the military expedition led by Juan Antonio Lavalleja in 1825 that was key in the independence process of Uruguay. The present of the square. Today, this space surrounded by Avenida 18 de Julio and Magallanes, Minas and Colonia streets, functions as a daily meeting point for neighbors, students and workers. As you walk along its paths, you will be able to notice several notable elements: Monument to Juan Antonio Lavalleja: Located in the center of the block, it is the work of the sculptor Máximo Lamela. Commemorative mural: On the section that faces Avenida 18 de Julio, you can see a representation of the famous painting by Juan Manuel Blanes dedicated to the landing of the Thirty-Three Orientales. Commercial and cultural life: The…

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