Trip Planner: South America / Uruguay / Colonia Department / Colonia del Sacramento / Puerta de la Ciudadela

Puerta de la Ciudadela, Colonia del Sacramento

4.4

#4 of 71 in Things to do in Colonia del Sacramento

Walk through the only part of the city walls of Montevideo to remain standing at Puerta de la Ciudadela. Once part of the citadel that stood here until 1829 (when, upon Uruguay's independence, it was torn down to make way for the new city), the gate serves as a marker of the city's history and an entrance to the old town. Its attraction has little to do with the architecture, but rather with the history and culture behind it. Once you pass through, you will be in the old part of town, where you can walk the historical streets, peruse local goods, and try the cuisine. Add Puerta de la Ciudadela to your Colonia del Sacramento travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Colonia del Sacramento online driving holiday planner .

Create an itinerary including Puerta de la Ciudadela

Puerta de la Ciudadela Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

2,124 reviews

By HayattMansour On March 17, 2018

Marco da cidade e da vila, é o ponto inicial para conhecer Colonia del Sacramento. Um pouco antes esta o centro de informações, aonde se conseguem mapas gratuitos e informações. A noite a iluminação d... more »

Landmark of the city and the village, is the starting point to learn about Colonia del Sacramento. A little before this information center, where you get free maps and information. The night lighting leaves the door even more beautiful.

View original
By anytaiero On March 16, 2018

Conocido tambien como porton de campo. Fue construido por el virrey Vasconcellos. Es la puerta de entrada a la historia de la ciudad, un viaje en el tiempo. more »

Also known as the field gate. It was built by Viceroy Vasconcellos. It is the gateway to the history of the city, a journey back in time.

View original
By Francisco S On March 15, 2018

Os portais da muralha está próximo ao Bairro histórico de Colônia do Sacramento e oferece ótimas referências culturais e de patrimônio histórico A conservação do lugar está ótima embora claramente sej... more »

The gates of the wall is next to the historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento and offers great cultural references and historical heritage conservation of the place is great although it clearly is a reconstituted portal Really an attraction not to be missed

View original

View more on TripAdvisor »

Places to stay near Puerta de la Ciudadela

Plan your trip to Colonia del Sacramento

Get a personalized plan

A complete day-by-day itinerary
based on your preferences
Customize it

Refine your plan. We'll find the
best routes and schedules
Book it

Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% off
Manage it

Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.

Best things to do in Colonia del Sacramento

Popular

Puerta de la Ciudadela, Colonia del Sacramento

Plan your trip to Colonia del Sacramento

Get a personalized plan

Customize it

Book it

Manage it

Best things to do in Colonia del Sacramento

Plans to Puerta de la Ciudadela by other users

For Business Owners