Uruguay, a country as tiny as it is incredible, is becoming a more and more popular destination for international tourism. Montevideo, its capital, is among the most visited Uruguayan destinations, as it stands out thanks to its cultural life and architectural heritage. One of its greatest treasures is the Salvo Palace, a neo-Gothic jewel that dominates the city’s skyline.
At the beginning of the 20th century, many American countries were still trying to organize their territories, and political disputes were frequent. However, Uruguay, a small eastern strip, located between Argentina, Brazil and the Río de la Plata, stood out for its prosperity.
Uruguayans had also been through several wars, but the new century was full of opportunities. Many entrepreneurs in Montevideo began to create modern headquarters and factories, leaving colonial architecture behind.
Among that group of entrepreneurs were the Salvo brothers, who led a thriving textile business. The Salvos wanted to create a building, but not a common one, but a building that stood out across the continent.
In this way, the construction of the Salvo Palace began, a huge neo-Gothic and Art Deco building, which would become a symbol of Uruguayan identity. When it was inaugurated in October 1928, the Salvo Palace was the tallest building in South America, only comparable to the innovative American skyscrapers.
The architect Mario Palanti, in addition to creating the Salvo Palace, designed a very similar building in Buenos Aires, the Barolo Palace. This is located on the famous May Avenue and is 5 meters lower than the Salvo Palace.
Both buildings share the same architectural style. The architect designed them taking inspiration from the book of Dante’s Divine Comedy.
Touring Uruguay is a fantastic experience, and Montevideo also has its essential places, those that every visitor must know in order to truly enjoy the city.
One of those buildings is the Salvo Palace. This not only stands out for its curious appearance, large size and tall stature, but its location makes this one of the most popular landmarks in the city.
The Salvo Palace is located on a fairly busy corner, in front of July 18 Avenue and the central Independence Square. This area is notorious for its long commercial life, its variety of shops, its official buildings and for being part of the heart of Montevideo.
So if you are going to visit the Salvo Palace, you can take advantage of the moment and walk through the Independence Square, walk under the Monument of the Citadel, see the Equestrian Statue of José Gervasio Artigas and enjoy the amazing local atmosphere.
Likewise, the Salvo Palace is open to visitors, so you can go up to its magnificent viewpoint, from where you will have the best views of the Uruguayan capital.
The Salvo Palace is considered a National Historic Monument, as well as one of the most famous tourist attractions in Uruguay. For this reason, it is open almost all year round, although visits must be planned.
Similarly, the Salvo Palace administration offers guided tours, which take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. These visits will take you to visit the most emblematic spaces of the building, and you can also have access to its famous terrace.
Finally, keep in mind that to enter the Salvo Palace, you have to pay a ticket. However, the opportunity to get to know this unique Uruguayan building is an experience that you will love.
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