Reducto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Reducto
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Barrio
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Hospital Vilardebó in Reducto
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Street map of Reducto
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Location of Reducto in Montevideo
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| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Montevideo Department |
| City | Montevideo |
Reducto is a cool neighborhood, also called a barrio, located in the city of Montevideo, Uruguay. It's a part of this big city in South America.
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Where is Reducto Located?
Reducto is surrounded by several other neighborhoods. To its west, you'll find Bella Vista. To the north, it borders Prado and Atahualpa.
On the east side, Reducto touches La Figurita and Villa Muñoz. To the south, it's next to Aguada.
Main Streets in Reducto
The most important streets in Reducto are Millan Avenue and San Martin Avenue. Another big road, General Flores Avenue, runs along the eastern edge of the neighborhood.
A Look at Reducto's History
Reducto has been on maps for a very long time, even before many buildings were put up. Its name means "redoubt," which is a type of small fort or stronghold.
How Reducto Got Its Name
In 1831, during a time when Montevideo was under attack, a redoubt was built here. General José Rondeau built this small fort where San Martín Avenue and Burges Avenue meet today. This is how the neighborhood got its name.
Early Buildings and Growth
A small church was built in 1837 at the corner of what is now San Martín Avenue and Vilardebó. Later, in 1875, the Iglesia del Reducto (Reducto Church) was built in its current spot, right in front of Plaza General Eugenio Garzón. Around that time, about 4,000 people lived in Reducto.
Important Places in Reducto
- Hospital Vilardebó: This is a well-known hospital located in the neighborhood.
- Escuela Alemania: This is a school, which means "Germany School."
Some places that used to be part of Reducto are now considered to be in the nearby neighborhood of La Figurita. These include the Iglesia del Reducto and the Hospital Español.
Images for kids
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An 1867 map of Reducto compared to a modern street map.
See also
In Spanish: Reducto (Montevideo) para niños
- Barrios of Montevideo
