There is 1 museum in the borough of Peninsula, Punta del Este, Uruguay. Below you will find some general information about each of them. Click the details link to get more data about open hours, accessibility, exhibitions, and more.
Monumento marconi
| Name: | Monumento marconi |
|---|---|
| Category: | Museum |
| State: | Maldonado Department |
| City: | Punta del Este |
| Borough: | Peninsula |
| Address: | 3362+5W8 Monumento marconi, Av. Brasil, 20100 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay (View on Google Maps) |
Monumento Marconi is a notable site in Punta del Este, located within the Maldonado Department of Uruguay. It commemorates the contributions of Guglielmo Marconi, an early pioneer in wireless communication. The monument features a bronze stelae set on a granite pedestal, marking the place where Marconi worked on wireless data transmission during a stay in 1910. Visitors can access the monument easily, and the site itself is modest in size, making it possible to tour in a short time.
While specific exhibitions are not broadly detailed, the monument serves as a public tribute to Marconi’s work, inviting visitors to reflect on the historical significance of wireless technology. The site is surrounded by other attractions, yet it sometimes goes unnoticed amidst the vibrant local scenery.