Artigas Mausoleum

The underground mausoleum contains the remains of José Artigas beneath a bronze equestrian statue measuring 56 feet in height and weighing 30 tons.

The mausoleum, inaugurated in 1977 during Uruguay's military dictatorship, houses the remains of José Artigas, who returned from Paraguay to his homeland in 1855.

Members of the Blandengues de Artigas regiment maintain a constant guard beside the urn, preserving the memory of Uruguay's independence movement leader.

Visitors can access the mausoleum through two black granite staircases on either side of the monument, with free admission daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.

The underground chamber displays an illuminated glass-enclosed urn containing Artigas's remains, with inscriptions detailing major events from his life on the walls.

Location: Montevideo

Accessibility: No accesible en silla de ruedas

GPS coordinates: -34.90651,-56.19979

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:26