Prado, Montevideo
Encyclopedia
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.
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.
, 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.
Barrio
Barrio is a Spanish word meaning district or neighborhood.-Usage:In its formal usage in English, barrios are generally considered cohesive places, sharing, for example, a church and traditions such as feast days...
(neighbourhood or district) and a major public park in Montevideo
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
, Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
. Together with Nueva Savona, they form the Prado - Nueva Savona composite barrio.
As a barrio
Barrio
Barrio is a Spanish word meaning district or neighborhood.-Usage:In its formal usage in English, barrios are generally considered cohesive places, sharing, for example, a church and traditions such as feast days...
, it is a residential neighbourhood of mansions on tree-lined streets built in the early 20th century. It shares borders with Capurro
Capurro
Capurro is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay, and part of the Capurro / Bella Vista composite barrio, with Artigas Boulevard separating the two...
to the southwest, La Teja
La Teja
La Teja is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay. It shares borders with Tres Ombúes to the north west, Belvedere to the north, the Prado / Nueva Savona barrio to the north east, Capurro to the south east and borders the Bay of Montevideo to the south...
to the west, Belvedere
Belvedere, Montevideo
Belvedere is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay. It borders Nuevo París to the northwest, Sayago to the northeast, Paso de las Duranas to the east, Prado to the southeast, La Teja and Tres Ombúes to the south. An area known as Paso Molino, which starts in the Prado and extends into Belvedere, is a...
to the northwest, Paso de las Duranas
Paso de las Duranas
Paso de las Duranas is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay. It shares borders with Belvedere and Sayago to the northwest, Lavalleja to the northeast, Aires Puros to the southeast and Prado to the south...
to the north, Aires Puros
Aires Puros
Aires Puros is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay. It borders Lavalleja and Paso de las Duranas to the northwest, Casavalle to the northeast, Cerrito and Brazo Oriental to the southeast, Atahualpa and Prado to the southeast. Its northwest border is the Miguelete river with Millan Avenue crossing it...
to the northeast, Atahualpa
Atahualpa
Atahualpa, Atahuallpa, Atabalipa, or Atawallpa , was the last Sapa Inca or sovereign emperor of the Tahuantinsuyu, or the Inca Empire, prior to the Spanish conquest of Peru...
to the east and Bella Vista
Bella Vista, Montevideo
Bella Vista is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay and part of the Capurro / Bella Vista composite barrio, with Artigas Boulevard separating the two...
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
Juan Manuel Blanes Museum
Juan Manuel Blanes Municipal Museum of Arts Juan Manuel Blanes Municipal Museum of Arts Juan Manuel Blanes Municipal Museum of Arts (en eis the name of a municipal museum, Avenida Millán 4015 In Prado, Montevideo, Uruguay.-Location and history:It is located in the neighbourhood of Prado,...
and the Japanese Garden are located.
The park
The park of Prado, known as Parque PradoParque Prado
Parque Prado is the largest of Montevideo's six principal public parks. Established in 1873, it covers an area of 106 hectares and is located in the barrio of Prado. Located in the northern part of the city, the Miguelete Creek flows through the neighbourhood and park of the same name.The...
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 ClubClub Atlético Bella Vista
Club Atlético Bella Vista, usually known simply as Bella Vista is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-History:On October 4, 1920, Club Atlético Bella Vista was founded....
, River Plate Athletic Club
Club Atlético River Plate (Uruguay)
Club Atlético River Plate is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club currently plays in the Primera División. River is the result of the merger of former clubs Olimpia and Capurro....
, 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.