Montevideo is the capital and largest city of Uruguay, founded in 1724 by the Spaniard Bruno Mauricio de Zabala.
The city was an important commercial port during the colonial era and played a fundamental role in the independence of Uruguay.
During the first half of the 20th century, Montevideo became a cosmopolitan city, attracting immigrants from all over the world.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the city was rocked by political turmoil and violence, but it rebounded in the 1980s and 1990s with a focus on revitalizing the historic center and developing new residential neighborhoods.
Today, Montevideo is a vibrant and multicultural city, with a rich history and cultural heritage.