The Silver Arm and the Goose Feather:
History of the Foundation Tour
Tour Overview
Zabala Square
Zabala Square, between Zabala, 25 de Mayo, Solis and 1° de Mayo Streets. Statue of Zabala, in the center of the square.
Zabala and 25 de Mayo
Zabala Street corner 25 de Mayo, north sidewalk, the Founder's house. The first fort, the first defense of the city.
Corner of 25 de Mayo and Solís
25 de Mayo corner Solis, south sidewalk. The house of the forgotten founder, the one who designed colonial Montevideo.
Matriz Square
We arrive at the Plaza Matriz. The oldest square in Montevideo. The first church, the first cemetery, the first fountain, the first pillory of justice.
The Cabildo
Where the first Constitution was sworn, the alchemical fountain of Ferrari, the mysteries of colonial Montevideo.
Millán's Ditch (underground of the Plaza Matriz)
The second defensive line of Montevideo, dug by the Tapes Indians.
Metropolitan Cathedral
Interior, baptismal font, tombs of the builders of the Republic, relics of the Apostles San Felipe and Santiago.
Constitution Square
Place of the swearing in of the Constitution and of the first assassination of Uruguay. The Cabildo and Governor's Office.
What's Included
Meeting Point
Plaza Zabala, Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo.