The Montevideo Cabildo was the seat of government during the colonial times of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. It is located in front of Constitution Square, in Ciudad Vieja. Built between 1804 and 1869 in Neoclassical style, with a series of Doric and Ionic columns, it became a National Heritage Site in 1975. In 1958, the Municipal Historic Museum and Archive was inaugurated here. It features three permanent city museum exhibitions, as well as temporary art exhibitions, cultural events, seminars, symposiums and forums. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the seat of government during the colonial times of the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata? ANS1 The Montevideo Cabildo QSN2 Where is the Montevideo Cabildo located? ANS2 front of Constitution Square QSN3 Between what years was the Montevideo Cabildo built? ANS3 between 1804 and 1869 QSN4 What style was the Montevideo Cabildo? ANS4 Neoclassical style QSN5 When did the Montevideo Cabildo become a National Heritage Site? ANS5 1975.