Museums in Fray Bentos
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Fray Bentos is a city located in western Uruguay, serving as the capital of the Río Negro Department. Situated on the Uruguay River, which forms the border with Argentina, the city has a rich industrial heritage centered around its former meat processing plant.
The Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015, represents a remarkable example of early 20th-century industrial development in South America. The site includes the former Liebig Extract of Meat Company factory, which later became the Anglo Meat Packing Plant, along with its associated buildings, equipment, and social facilities.
The city's cultural identity is deeply connected to this industrial past, which brought workers and influences from various parts of the world, creating a unique multicultural atmosphere. Today, Fray Bentos maintains its historical significance while serving as an important regional center, with its industrial heritage site offering insights into the technological and social developments of the industrial revolution in Latin America.
This overview contains all museums in and around Fray Bentos. Curious about which museums there are in Fray Bentos? These are the museums:
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