Walking in a 1680's city (Part 2) | Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

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Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento, one of the oldest churches of Uruguay. It was reconstructed numerous times due to diferent belic accidents and a lightling storm. (This territori was disputed between Spain and Portugal from it's foundation in 1680 to 1822)

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View of the Basilica from the top of the lighthouse.

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Portón de Campo. It was the entrance of the old city, protected by a wall.

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View of the river from the outside of the historic quarter.

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Colonial street.

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Ruins of the 17th century Convent of San Francisco, it's now the house of numerous pigeons.

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Beautiful photos, but I'd love to get some more context on them. What am I looking at here? What is the history behind these buildings?

You are right, i should take my time and talk about the trip and the city. I'll edit it to be more informative. Thanks for the review

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