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Monumento a la Carreta (La Carreta Monument), Montevideo
La Carreta Monument in Montevideo is a prominent sculptural work embodying significant historical and cultural values for the country. Created by the Uruguayan sculptor José Belloni, this monument was officially unveiled on October 14, 1934, in the scenic Batlle Park, near the historic Centenario Stadium. It commemorates the vital role of ox-cart drivers and rural labor in the nation's past, particularly before the advent of modern transportation methods like automobiles and railroads.
This bronze and pink granite sculpture captures a poignant scene typical of the Uruguayan countryside—an ox-drawn cart, laden and partially mired in a pond, pulled by oxen arranged in three yokes, with two additional oxen at the rear. The monument's dynamic composition not only highlights the physical challenges faced by these cart drivers but also serves as a testament to their resilience and endurance. The physical placement of the monument within a lush park setting enhances its aesthetic and historic resonance.
Declared a National Historic Monument in 1976, La Carreta Monument is celebrated for its artistic craftsmanship and its role in illustrating a significant era of Uruguayan history. It has garnered international accolades, including a gold medal and laudatory reviews in Italy, reflecting its worldwide recognition.
Today, this iconic piece remains integral to Montevideo’s cultural landscape, drawing visitors from around the globe. Alongside Belloni's other notable sculptures like the Monument to the Stagecoach, it forms a thematic ensemble that venerates the age of horse-drawn transportation. La Carreta Monument is not just a remarkable work of art; it is also a beloved landmark, capturing the essence of Uruguayan identity and rural heritage.
This bronze and pink granite sculpture captures a poignant scene typical of the Uruguayan countryside—an ox-drawn cart, laden and partially mired in a pond, pulled by oxen arranged in three yokes, with two additional oxen at the rear. The monument's dynamic composition not only highlights the physical challenges faced by these cart drivers but also serves as a testament to their resilience and endurance. The physical placement of the monument within a lush park setting enhances its aesthetic and historic resonance.
Declared a National Historic Monument in 1976, La Carreta Monument is celebrated for its artistic craftsmanship and its role in illustrating a significant era of Uruguayan history. It has garnered international accolades, including a gold medal and laudatory reviews in Italy, reflecting its worldwide recognition.
Today, this iconic piece remains integral to Montevideo’s cultural landscape, drawing visitors from around the globe. Alongside Belloni's other notable sculptures like the Monument to the Stagecoach, it forms a thematic ensemble that venerates the age of horse-drawn transportation. La Carreta Monument is not just a remarkable work of art; it is also a beloved landmark, capturing the essence of Uruguayan identity and rural heritage.
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Sight Name: Monumento a la Carreta (La Carreta Monument)
Sight Location: Montevideo, Uruguay (See walking tours in Montevideo)
Sight Type: Statue/Public Art
Sight Location: Montevideo, Uruguay (See walking tours in Montevideo)
Sight Type: Statue/Public Art
Walking Tours in Montevideo, Uruguay
Create Your Own Walk in Montevideo
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Prado District Walking Tour
A quiet, upscale barrio El Prado, in the north of Montevideo, is famous primarily for the sprawling park of the same name. Indeed, the city’s main green space, Parque del Prado is a major public venue made up of grassy fields, with the Arroyo Miguelete (Miguelete Creek) running through it, for which the neighborhood has been dubbed "the lung of the city".
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Apart from the park,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Montevideo Old Town Walking Tour
In 1683, the Portuguese founded a city called Colonia do Sacramento across the bay from Buenos Aires. Field marshal Manuel da Fonseca built a fort there he called Montevieu. In 1724, the Spanish governor of Buenos Aires, one-armed Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, forced the Portuguese out and changed the name of the city.
Bruno and the Spanish settlers called their new city "Saint Philip and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Bruno and the Spanish settlers called their new city "Saint Philip and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles