Florida

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• Piedra Alta · Prado de la Piedra Alta: A riverside park on the Santa Lucía Chico that marks the spot linked to Uruguay's 1825 Declaration of Independence, good for a walk and a picnic.
• Catedral Basílica de Florida · Centro: The cathedral houses the Virgen de los Treinta y Tres, Uruguay's patron saint, and is the national shrine dedicated to her.
• Plaza Asamblea · Centro: The main square in front of the cathedral, named after the 1825 assembly, a shady spot to see local life.
• Capilla de San Cono · Florida: A small chapel that draws thousands of pilgrims, especially for the Fiesta de San Cono on June 3.
• Represa de Paso Severino · Paso Severino: A large reservoir south of the city that supplies Montevideo's water, with open countryside views and fishing.
• Independence Day celebrations on August 25 · Prado de la Piedra Alta: Florida hosts Uruguay's main official Independence Day events each August 25, with parades and gaucho displays.