Plaza Constitución (Constitution Square), also known as Plaza Matriz, is the oldest plaza in Montevideo. It is located in the first part of the city that was built: Ciudad Vieja.
The Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral and the Montevideo Cabildo are located in front of this square.
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