Avenida de Cataluña is an urban road in Montevideo, Uruguay, located between Ramón Anador and Américo Ricaldoni avenues and Manuel Alonso and Alejo Rosell and Rius streets, in the Parque Batlle neighborhood, before reaching the Centenario Stadium. First name
The avenue takes the name of Catalonia, place from where many immigrants arrived in Uruguay during the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition, the neighborhood is named after one of the most important presidents of the country's history, José Batlle y Ordóñez, also of Catalan origin. One of the neighboring streets, Alejo Rossell and Rius, bears the name of another businessman born in Catalonia, whose influence was important for the economy of Uruguay and its capital. History
The geographical situation of the avenue is important and was the center of relevant historical events. One of the most important was the first football world cup in history, 1930, where Uruguay was proclaimed world champion. Currently, it is a small but busy avenue. It has several medical centers in its plot.
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