Arriving directly to the city center, is Plaza Libertad (Freedom Square).
Has at its center a fountain, with the statue to Juan Antonio Lavalleja in the middle.
The monument overlooks the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, which although is in front of the square, at the end of one of the four wide streets leading to it.
To celebrate 100 years of the monument were made in Lavalleja several maintenance works, including garden and lighting, which enhances even more its beauty. Facing the square are several emblematic buildings that are part of the history of the city, such as police headquarters and Minas Club.
Confectionery Irisarri
Located opposite the Plaza Libertad, it carries the weight of town history.
Was established in 1898, starting cooking and selling artisan breads and masses. Talk of Lavalleja stands Irisarri and their typical serranitos, damasquitos, yemas and alfajores. Together with his eponymous gallery, is a meeting point of Minuan society and tourists who visit their original wineries.
House of the Culture
It is the seat of several museums. On the inside is preserved the birthplace of the hero Juan Antonio Lavalleja.
The gaucho Museum comprises components donated by the surroundings urban and rural Society.