Florida Department, Administrative division in central-southern Uruguay
Description
The Florida Department is an administrative region in central-southern Uruguay situated between Durazno to the north and Canelones to the south. The territory includes diverse landscapes and settlements, with the city of Florida serving as its administrative center.
History
The department originated from a fort built in 1760 to protect Montevideo settlers from attacks, before being officially established as an administrative division in 1856. It later developed into a key agricultural area within Uruguay.
Culture
The Basilica Cathedral of Florida, completed in 1894, draws pilgrims and visitors who come to venerate the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, Uruguay's patron saint. The sanctuary remains an active place of worship and spiritual gathering throughout the year.
Practical
The region is straightforward to explore, with roads connecting villages and town centers that are easily accessible on foot or by vehicle. Keep in mind it is a rural area, so planning ahead for travel between locations is helpful.
Did you know?
A stone known as Piedra Alta marks the location where Uruguay declared its independence from Brazil on August 25, 1825. This monument commemorates a decisive moment in the nation's founding.
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Cerro Arequita
89.9 km
Cathedral of Florida
160 m
Fuente del Puma
90.2 km
Teatro Lavalleja
95 km
Monument to Christopher Columbus
84.9 km
Puerta de la Catedral de Florida
178 m
Casa de Rivera, Durazno
85 km
Museo Histórico Departamental de Florida
236 mAsperezas de Polanco
91.5 km
Cañada de Cardozo
39.7 kmMuseo de Réplicas y Miniaturas
95.9 km
Jefatura de policía de Florida
208 mMuseo Militar Tte. Gral. Pablo Galarza
84 km
Jefatura de policía de Lavalleja
95.1 kmPista América
3 kmMina de Oro
99.8 kmEstancia Res Non Verba
85.5 kmSunny clock
101 kmMonte de ombues
89.8 kmPaso Severino
20.5 kmSarandí del Yi
100.5 kmCastellanos
39.6 kmTeatro Lavalleja
95 kmTeatro 25 de Agosto
388 mTeatro de Verano
814 mPayita "La Pasarella"
1.1 kmPlaya el sausal
86.4 kmCandelabro de Montevideo
13.8 km
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