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Av. 18 de Julio 1249, 11100 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, UruguayMap
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  • Ginny F
    Ginny F
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    Ugly mess

    Looks dreadful, just a rusty corded mess of metal. had the city looked after it, kept it clean so we could see who left the padlocks, it would be so much better.

    Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024
  • AdventureDiva
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    Messy adornment of love padlocks

    The tradition of love locking has spread to Montevideo. These locks are not on a typical bridge or walls like what other locations have around the world. This fountain has messy adornments of love p...

    Reviewed on Jul 5, 2019
  • Carlos O
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    Not worthy

    No attractive at all. Nothing to do there. I’ve gone and found it not worthy. Unless you have nothing to do, then go.

    Reviewed on Jun 20, 2018
  • mrdom
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    They've gone a bit overboard on the locks

    TA's main photo must be from the early because, as other photos show, the fountain's fence is now absolutely covered in locks, which makes for a interesting sight. Right outstide Bar Facal on the mai...

    Reviewed on Feb 24, 2018
  • guidoc856
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    Fuente de los candados is a symbol of love

    Fuente de los candados is a symbol of love, because couples lock their love there. It is outside of Bar Facal, the oldest in Montevideo, next to the tango creator Carlos Gardel's statue..

    Reviewed on Nov 29, 2017
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