Plaza de San Fernando,
Maldonado Uruguay

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(Maldonado Uruguay)

Plaza de San Fernando, Maldonado Uruguay

Construction began in 1798. Construction stopped when the British invaded the Rio de la Plata in 1804. When the British to Maldonado Uruguay,the population was mostly comprised of women and children take refuge in inglese catedral. los put guns in front of her and from outside bombed the church killing people who took refuge there ....

In 1976 when it begins to reform the square in front maldonado. esa it's there when carrying out excavations in the street that separates the church from the square ammunition were found. Historical remnants were found at that time including rifles, barrels and the remains of a British Soldier.