Bastion de Santa Rita

Colonia del Sacramento Historic District - Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento was established as a Portuguese colony in 1680. Its historic district features streets and buildings that date back to colonial times and is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many tourists come to the city via ferry on a day trip from Buenos Aires.

The Photos (in order)

A05A2314 - Puerta del Campo, the City Gate

A05A2326 - Historic street of Colonia del Sacramento

A05A2355 - Street and cafe in the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento

A05A2360 - The Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento; the parish was established in 1680, and the current church dates back to 1810, restored in 1841

A05A2387 - Bastion de Santa Rita

A05A2379 - The old port of Colonia

A05A2392 - Plazoleta San Martin; the lighthouse is down the street

A05A2335 - Visitors to the top of the lighthouse get views of Colonia del Sacramento's historic district, the Rio de la Plata waterfront and the ferry terminal