Museo Zorrilla, Literature museum in Punta Carretas, Montevideo, Uruguay
Description
The Museo Zorrilla is a literature museum housed in a former summer residence in Punta Carretas that displays manuscripts, personal items, and furniture belonging to Uruguayan poet Juan Zorrilla de San Martín. The rooms are arranged to give visitors a sense of how he worked and lived in these spaces.
History
Juan Zorrilla de San Martín was a prominent 19th-century poet whose work shaped Uruguayan literature. His house was purchased by the state in 1936 after his death and became a public museum in 1943.
Culture
The place honors one of Uruguay's most important writers and draws readers interested in his work and life. Today it hosts literary readings and cultural events that keep his creative legacy alive in the community.
Practical
The facility sits in a quiet residential neighborhood and is reachable on foot or by public transportation. Visitors should plan time to explore the different rooms and exhibition areas at a relaxed pace.
Did you know?
The museum displays the poet's original library and writing tools that offer glimpses into his daily work. These personal items transport visitors directly into the creative world of one of Uruguay's major literary voices.
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