Plaza Independencia
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Plaza Independencia (Spanish for Independence Square) is the name of Montevideo's most important plaza. It splits Ciudad Vieja from downtown Montevideo, with the Gateway of The Citadel on one side and the beginning of 18 de Julio avenue on the other.
Many important buildings, such as the Solís Theatre and the workplaces of the President of Uruguay (both the Estévez Palace and the future Executive Tower) are located by this square.
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In May and June 2009 an exhibition of the "United Buddy Bears" was held in the square, for the second on the American continent.
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Coordinates: 34°54′23.4″S 56°11′59.1″W / 34.9065°S 56.19975°W
