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Prostitution must be performed in brothels (in Uruguay they have many euphemistic names like “whiskerias” or “casas de masajes”). [1] Usually brothels use a red light as distinctive, or have discrete announcements with the name of the establishment and a suggestive phrase to attract clients.
The bank's headquarters are located in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo. [11] The building, designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Veltroni in a neoclassical style, was built in 1866 to house the Italian Bank, and was later used successively by other banking institutions, such as Banco Unión, or by the Junta de Crédito Público and by Banco Nacional until its dissolution.
Basic design of a Standard House in Montevideo. These homes have become an integral part of the urban landscape in cities like Montevideo. A Casa Chorizo with its long side (typical in streetblock corners) facing the street in Buenos Aires The floor plan is characterised by a narrow facade and a deep interior.
Casa particular (Spanish for "private house"; plural casas particulares) is a phrase meaning private accommodation or private homestays in Cuba, very similar to a bed and breakfast, although it can also take the form of a vacation rental.
Rank Name Image City Height [note 1] Floors Year 1: Telecommunications Tower: Montevideo: 158 m: 35: 2002 [1]: 2: World Trade Center Tower IV: Montevideo: 140 m: 40: 2013 3: World Trade Center Free Zone
Uruguay has 660 km (410 mi) of coastline. [68] The highest point in the country is the Cerro Catedral, whose peak reaches 514 metres (1,686 ft) AMSL in the Sierra Carapé hill range. To the southwest is the Río de la Plata, the estuary of the Uruguay River (the river which forms the country's western border).
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Banking Services. Banking has traditionally been one of the strongest service export sectors in the country. Uruguay was once dubbed "the Switzerland of America", mainly for its banking sector and stability. The largest bank in Uruguay is Banco República, or BROU, which is state-owned; another important state bank is the BHU. Almost 20 private ...