Tag Archives: History

Shrine of „Our Lady of the Flowers“

Erstellt am April 6, 2015 von myuytips

Sanctuary Virgen de Las Flores. A 54 kms of Montevideo, in the department of Canelones, north of Balneario La Floresta, is the imposing shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Flowers, the Orione Movement in Uruguay. Struck by the size … Weiterlesen →

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Must See – Liebig’s Meat Extract 1

Erstellt am März 8, 2015 von myuytips

Since I came to Uruguay, I realized how close I am to parts of my family history. It’s also a big part of Uruguayan economical history. And it was more then 100 years the driving business in and around Fray … Weiterlesen →

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Susana’s Shrine

Erstellt am März 4, 2015 von myuytips

   What is this ??? In our close neighborhood of Atlantida and Las Vegas, you will find the country town of Soca. Nice, little, sleepy town, off the main roads. Not many tourists are around and nothing to see!? If … Weiterlesen →

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Hortus Medicus Medal – US$ 450,–/or offer

Erstellt am Januar 2, 2015 von myuytips

Very rare bronze from 1789. This medal is an access identification for physicians and pharmacists to the herb garden, Hortus Medicus, in Amsterdam. Medals like this were known for the Amsterdam Medical Gardens from around 1740 till about 1820. The … Weiterlesen →

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Must See – An Innovative Brick Artist

Erstellt am November 18, 2014 von myuytips

Atlantida Church The so often overseen Atlantida church is an architectural and engineering jewel. Eladio Dieste : I had never heard of this person before, but my research about the „Church of Atlantida“ brought up this information. Dieste was an … Weiterlesen →

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Collecting Curiosities 1 – Police Batons

Erstellt am November 3, 2014 von myuytips

Magnificent collection of „police truncheons“, called batons. This collection can be seen in the „Edinburgh Police Museum“ , Scotland. Beautifully decorated and individually designed, most from the early 19th century.  Baton collection. In 1749, after a sharp crime rise in … Weiterlesen →

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Atlantida, a brief history

Erstellt am November 3, 2014 von myuytips

Historical documents show that the development of present-day area of the city starts about 1748. Later on there was the Jesuit Estancia called Santo Ignacio. The current Atlantida Station is geographically in the area. It was originally called Las Toscas. … Weiterlesen →

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