Prado, Montevideo

Prado, Montevideo
Prado
—  Barrio and park  —
The Prado Park
Streetmap of Prado - Nueva Savona
Location of Prado - Nueva Savona in Montevideo
Coordinates: 34°51′50″S 56°12′9″W / 34.86389°S 56.2025°W / -34.86389; -56.2025Coordinates: 34°51′50″S 56°12′9″W / 34.86389°S 56.2025°W / -34.86389; -56.2025
Country  Uruguay
Department Montevideo Department
City Montevideo

Prado is a barrio (neighbourhood or district) and a major public park in Montevideo, Uruguay. Together with Nueva Savona, they form the Prado - Nueva Savona composite barrio.

As a barrio, it is a residential neighbourhood of mansions on tree-lined streets built in the early 20th century. It shares borders with Capurro to the southwest, La Teja to the west, Belvedere to the northwest, Paso de las Duranas to the north, Aires Puros to the northeast, Atahualpa to the east and Bella Vista to the south.

As a park, it is the general name given to all the park areas on both sides of river Miguelete, limited by the bridge of Agraciada Avenue over the river to the south and by Millan Avenueto the northeast. In its north end, it extends into Paso de las Duranas, with a northeast extension into Aires Puros, where the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum and the Japanese Garden are located.

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The park

The park of Prado, known as Parque Prado is an important venue for the citizens of Montevideo. attractions are Rosedal, a rose garden, fountains, and monuments. Miguelete Creek flows through the park.

Part of the park is the "Rural del Prado", an exposition centre and fairgrounds.

The barrio

The barrio is home to three soccer stadiums, José Nasazzi Park, Federico Saroldi Park, and Alfredo V. Viera Park where the Bella Vista Athletic Club, River Plate Athletic Club, and Montevideo Wanderers soccer teams, respectively, play their games.

The Prado barrio is home to the Carmelitas Church, the Castillo Soneira and many other beautiful old villas.

See also

Images

The Botanic Garden in Prado Park

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