Museo de la Casa de Luis Alberto de Herrera facts for kids
The House Museum of Luis Alberto de Herrera is a special museum in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is located in the Brazo Oriental neighborhood. The museum is inside a beautiful house that sits back from the main road, Avenida Dr. Luis Alberto de Herrera. This road used to be called Avenida Larrañaga. A lovely park, designed by Charles Racine, surrounds the house.
The Story of the Museum House
This grand house was built a long time ago, at the end of the 1800s. It was once the home of many important people. One of its most famous residents was Luis Alberto de Herrera. He was a very important leader of the National Party in Uruguay.
Who Was Luis Alberto de Herrera?
Luis Alberto de Herrera was a key figure in Uruguayan politics for most of the 1900s. He worked hard for his country until he passed away in 1959. Because of his importance, his home was turned into a museum. In 1966, it became part of the National Historical Museum. This means it helps tell the story of Uruguay's past.
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- List of museums in Uruguay
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