Jacinto Vera, Montevideo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jacinto Vera
Barrio
Monument to Luis Batlle Berres
Street map of Jacinto Vera
Location of Jacinto Vera in Montevideo
Country	Uruguay
Department	Montevideo Department
City	Montevideo

Jacinto Vera is a cool barrio, which means a neighborhood or district, in Montevideo, Uruguay. It's named after Jacinto Vera (1813-1881). He was a very important person, the first Catholic bishop of Montevideo. This area is also home to a big building that used to be a military school. Now, it's where the Army Command is located.

Where is Jacinto Vera Located?

Jacinto Vera is in a busy part of Montevideo. It shares its borders with several other neighborhoods. To the west, you'll find La Figurita. To the north, it's next to Brazo Oriental and Bolívar. On the east side, it borders Larrañaga. Finally, to the south, it's close to La Comercial.

Key Landmarks in Jacinto Vera

At the northeast corner of the neighborhood, there's a special square. This is where a main road called Artigas Boulevard makes a sharp 90-degree turn. In this square, you can see a famous statue. It's called the Monument to Luis Batlle Berres. He was an important political leader in Uruguay.

Places to Visit: Churches

Jacinto Vera has some interesting buildings, including places of worship.

Saint Antoninus Church

One important building is the Saint Antoninus Church. You can find it at Caraguatay 2086. This church belongs to the Roman Catholic faith. It is run by a group called the Dehonians.

See Also

In Spanish: Jacinto Vera (Montevideo) para niños

• Barrios of Montevideo

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