Title: Street of Sighs in Barrio Histórico | Expedia.co.uk [Street of Sighs Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Street-Of-Sighs-Hotels.0-l6166664-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Street of Sighs Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Street-Of-Sighs.d6166664.Car-Hire-Guide)[Barrio Histórico Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Barrio-Historico.d553248635976399056.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Street of Sighs ![Street of Sighs featuring a small town or village, street scenes and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166664/6c51c234-0887-4a90-84d5-37e510ba8c83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Street of Sighs featuring a small town or village, street scenes and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166664/6c51c234-0887-4a90-84d5-37e510ba8c83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Street of Sighs which includes a small town or village, a house and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166664/48fbf35b-1c18-4546-8239-bc58019bc0e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Street of Sighs showing outdoor art and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166664/9388fe4d-d2cb-4e51-8b21-1f2a39d32596.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Street of Sighs which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166664/5d095365-a36b-4d5b-a770-19ce3927a3c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Street of Sighs Activities --- --- #### See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries. The quaint Street of Sighs is one of the most iconic parts of Colonia del Sacramento’s historic area. This alley has survived intact for many centuries with charming features, such as colourful old buildings, trees and a cobblestone layout. Visit its small shops and ancient houses and enjoy a view of the river on the horizon. Capture photos of the enchanting street. Admire the colonial buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The painted façades are made from mud and clay, while many roofs are constructed from wood. Green trees and bushes hang over the red-and-yellow walls. Walk down from the beginning of the street at Plaza Mayor to its end near the river. Enjoy the picturesque views of the trees and the river in the background. Relax in the tranquil ambiance as you consider the lives of the early settlers of Colonia del Sacramento. You can see several landmarks from the street, such as the lighthouse and a large Uruguayan flag next to it. Look up at the charming yellow hanging lamps that date back many decades. Dine at one of the many restaurants in the area. Explore the museums in the historic centre to learn more about the colonial era of the city. The avenue was initially known as Ansina. Legends about how the street got its more famous name include stories centred on love, crime and prostitution. See if you agree that the extraordinary beauty of the street evokes a sigh. The Street of Sighs is alongside the majority of Colonia del Sacramento’s most recognizable landmarks in the historic centre. Take a 1-mile (1.6-kilometre) walk from the ferry terminal or bus stop through the old drawbridge into the historic centre of the city. The street is right next to Plaza Mayor, a central square with several landmarks around it. Visit nearby attractions including the Portuguese Museum, the Museo Municipal and the city’s lighthouse. ### Popular places to visit ![Porton de Campo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114152/2a955833-bde0-4348-aae3-b885716febd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Porton de Campo 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porton-De-Campo-Barrio-Historico.d6114152.Attraction) ![Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse showing a sunset, a lighthouse and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114148/dd6cf7dc-5095-4eca-a03f-b3b8bd52d1dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse 4.5/5(3 reviews) The 360-degree view from the summit of this historic 19th-century lighthouse incorporates the entire city and the Río de la Plata. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colonia-Del-Sacramento-Lighthouse-Barrio-Historico.d6114148.Attraction) ![Municipal Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289756/5daaf221-a62a-4ae3-887f-fd4faf5a6585.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Municipal Museum 3/5(1 review) With skeletons of prehistoric beasts and antique relics from the first days of the colonial era, this museum is the oldest in the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Municipal-Museum-Barrio-Historico.d6289756.Attraction) ![Casa Nacarello which includes a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114156/ef42e7a6-5489-47b2-8b92-a02ebca7b79e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Casa Nacarello 4.5/5(2 reviews) A charming pink house offers visitors a realistic glimpse into the lives of the 18th-century European colonial settlers in Uruguay. 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