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After being built over 270 years ago by a Portuguese governor to protect the city from potential enemies, this gate and drawbridge are still standing.

See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio de la Plata during your travels in Colonia del Sacramento. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.

Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

The 360-degree view from the summit of this historic 19th-century lighthouse incorporates the entire city and the Río de la Plata.

Find out about the history of Colonia del Sacramento with a stop at Plaza Mayor 25 de Mayo. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

You can browse the exhibits at Portuguese Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Colonia del Sacramento. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Beneath the lighthouse, walk around the maze of pathways and walls of these ancient ruins, which have survived after several centuries.