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Palacio Salvo

Tourist attraction Historical landmark

One of the Most Reviewed Historical landmarks in Montevideo


Address

Palacio Salvo, Pl. Independencia 848, 11100 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

Contact

+598 2900 1264

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: building (28) Montevideo (17) tour (12) beautiful (9) history (8) visit (7) nice (7) Salvo (7) tours (7) Palacio (7)
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  • 5/5 Sigurd R. 7 months ago on Google • 1156 reviews
    Perfect. A must visit place in Montevideo. Great history. Great view. Perfect tourguide for the tour in and surrounding the place. Great
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antoine A. 1 year ago on Google • 801 reviews
    What a beautiful square. Lots of nice pictures awaiting you. Lots to see and near the old town. Near lots of shops and great to spend an afternoon.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 ALCIDES S. 3 years ago on Google
    The Salvo Palace is a building designed by the architect Mario Palanti, an Italian immigrant who lived in Buenos Aires and opened in 1928. With its 95 meters and 27 floors, it was the tallest tower in South America for several years . It has this name because of the family that ordered it to be built. In this place, where the building is today, "La Cumparsita" was played for the first time
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jens Peter O. 1 year ago on Google • 1009 reviews
    A beautiful building. The guided tour is less interesting as you do not get to see much of the former glory. You do get to see parts of what it must have been but most is private apartments or offices today. You end in the Tango Museum. You do get a great view from the rooftop.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vaidas J. 1 year ago on Google • 45 reviews
    A guided tour goes every hour, max 9 persons. 400$ per person. Took about 40 minutes to go through some of the floors. Had the chance to see two viewpoints and some places inside, the small Tango museum. The guide was nice and also spoke English. overall not spectacular but ok.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark W. 6 years ago on Google
    Well worth a visit. Their are paid tours to the top viewing area. The windows are small and don't view 360 degrees sadly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jewish Community Yaakov קדוש �. 3 years ago on Google
    🕎✡🎊🎊🎊
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trần Minh T. 3 years ago on Google
    Palacio Salvo (English: Salvo Palace) is a building in Montevideo, Uruguay, located at the intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Plaza Independencia. It was designed by the architect Mario Palanti, an Italian immigrant living in Buenos Aires, who used a similar design for his Palacio Barolo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Finished in 1928, Palacio Salvo stands 100 m (330 ft) high with the antenna included. It was the tallest building in Latin America for a brief period. The site was bought by the Salvo brothers for 650,000 Uruguayan pesos. It was built on the site where the Confiteria La Giralda was once located, a place renowned for being where Gerardo Matos Rodríguez wrote his tango La Cumparsita in 1917. At present, on that same historic site, inside Palacio Salvo, the Tango Museum of Montevideo is open to the public, and exhibits the history of La Cumparsita and of Uruguayan Tango.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael G. 2 years ago on Google
    Obviously it’s worth dropping by to see it. In the morning it’s lit from the back, so for best viewing, visit in the afternoon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc R. 1 year ago on Google • 240 reviews
    Originally built as a hotel in the 1920s by Italian immigrant architect Mario Palanti, this palace is the tallest building in Uruguay today. The first plan of the building was supposed to have a lighthouse on top, but the idea was dropped and antennas were added to reach the 100 meter mark. These antennas have now been removed, dropping the total height to 95 meters.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ignacio L. 7 years ago on Google
    Historic place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vadim S. 11 months ago on Google
    A twin brother of the Barolo palace in the Buenos Aires. Designed by the same architect Mario Palanti. Completed in 1928.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ariel E. 7 years ago on Google
    Used to be the tallest building in South America. Guided tours on request. Iconic building view of Montevideo. It is a kind of in bad shape nowadays.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 علي الروح Ali a. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful and historic building that represents one of the symbols of development in the modern era and one of the landmarks in the city in general and the capital in particular It has a great impact on the souls of the citizens because it is a very wonderful place to be proud of in their country 🥰🌷💚
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lincoln D. 6 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Incredible place! Full of history, located at the heart of Montevideo.

  • 5/5 chad s. 3 months ago on Google • 31 reviews New
    Great tour! Worth seeing!

  • 5/5 Anne-So P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great visit and good view. The girl guide was very nice.

  • 3/5 Soledad B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice point, too bad there is no ATM open (Original) Lindo punto, lastima que no hay cajero automático abierto

  • 5/5 Danilo O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pure history of Uruguay. (Original) Historia pura del Uruguay.

  • 4/5 Inde R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can already see the beauty of this construction from afar. One of the tallest buildings in the square, it has a historic and architectural memory. There are several shops on the bottom, including bookstores. I didn't get to visit its interior, but I registered its exterior and it is really beautiful. (Original) Já de longe percebe-se a beleza dessa construção. Um dos prédios mais altos da praça, possui memória histórica e arquitetônica. Nele, funcionam diversas lojinhas na parte debaixo, inclusive livrarias. Não cheguei a visitar o seu interior, mas registrei seu exterior e é realmente muito bonito.

  • 5/5 Zulma P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful building !!!! (Original) Precioso edificio !!!!

  • 5/5 Bertha Sadith Ñiquen S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) So cute (Original) Muy lindo

  • 5/5 Leticia A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's very cute I love it (Original) Es muy lindo me encanta

  • 5/5 Charlie J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing building full of history (Original) Increíble edificio lleno de historia

  • 5/5 Alejandro s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso lugar

  • 5/5 Gabriel Capella y P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Emblematic building of the city of Montevideo. In its origins it had a lighthouse that traced a bridge of light with the Barolo Palace, also built by the architect Mario Palanti, in the city of Buenos Aires. (Original) Emblemático edificio de la ciudad de Montevideo. En sus orígenes tenía un faro que trazaba un puente de luz con el Palacio Barolo, también construido por el arquitecto Mario Palanti, en la ciudad de Buenos Aires.

  • 5/5 Robert B. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 5/5 Icke25 (. 5 years ago on Google
    If you have the time do the tour through this beautiful building and also visit the tango museum.

  • 5/5 Hamid C. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful buildings in Montevideo

  • 4/5 Maria Griselda Quinteros D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very neat, it is not the place to go with children, there are no games, no entertainment. (Original) Está muy prolijo, igual no es lugar para ir con niños,no hay juegos,ni entretenimientos.

  • 4/5 Juan Carlos C. 2 years ago on Google
    Don't miss the guided tour!

  • 3/5 Leonardo P. 1 year ago on Google
    Palacio Salvo has an interesting history and exquisite architecture, although, our guide was very helpful, one cannot fully grasp what was once a "gran hotel" due to its own happenstances as it is now mostly apartments and a few shops and offices.

  • 5/5 Norton E. 1 year ago on Google
    Go on the tour. Fascinating and great views too

  • 3/5 Victor F. 1 year ago on Google
    This building has a such importance to orientales and it offers a guide tour that I choose not to do ($). I think can worth cause this building was a hotel between 30’s and 50’s.

  • 4/5 Sebastian G. 11 months ago on Google
    Cool place, the building is very nice. Must see in Montevideo

  • 5/5 Lijin R. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing city center with a central park.

  • 5/5 Alex M. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful building and I do think the guided tour is worth it! The tour lasted about an hour, and we learned about the history of the building and the family who ordered its construction, we went to the very top where there is an observation deck, before working our way down and seeing various points of interest, and finishing at the tango museum, which is small but lovely. Since there’s minimal info online about the tours: the entrance for the tours is in the building. I don’t think you can book in advance. You go to the entrance beside the coffee shop, on Plaza independence, close to Avendia 18 de Julio. The entrance looked like a residential entrance but concierge will point you to the tour booth (it’s right beside the concierge). It was $400, and you could pay with cash or card. Tours run hourly, but on Thursdays (when I was there) they only had two public offerings, as Thursdays are reserved for educational groups.

  • 4/5 Olena W. 1 month ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Basically you pay around 10 bucks for getting to top floors and terrace.

  • 3/5 Patricia M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, too bad they don't keep their façade as Montevideo's heritage (Original) Hermoso, lástima q no mantengan su fachada como patrimonio de Montevideo

  • 4/5 LayPa G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Old. Chilling (Original) Antiguo. Escalofriante

  • 4/5 Yonathan H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very mysterious and with an architecture worthy of admiration. (Original) Muy misterioso y de una arquitectura digna de admirar.

  • 5/5 Ernesto Javier J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) excellent building ... I recommend your guided tours to learn very beautiful secrets. (Original) excelente edificación... recomiendo sus visitas guiadas para conocer muy lindos secretos.

  • 5/5 Pablo A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An icon of the city (Original) Un icono de la ciudad

  • 2/5 Elena R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nothing special and very old !! it looks all dark !! (Original) Nada especial y muy viejo !!se ve todo oscuro !!

  • 5/5 patricia m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice to visit (Original) Muy lindo para visitarlo

  • 5/5 juan pablo c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful traditional building in Montevideo !!!! (Original) Hermoso edificio tradicional de Montevideo!!!!

  • 5/5 Shirley F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a beautiful building. Very well located. It is impossible to go through there and not take a picture of you. (Original) Es un edificio hermoso . Muy bien ubicado. Es imposible pasar por ahí y no sacarte una foto .

  • 5/5 Roberto G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As a citizen, Uruguayan is proud to have such a majestic Palace. (Original) Como ciudadano.Uruguayo es un orģullo tener tan magestuoso Palacio.

  • 5/5 victor hugo varela de l. 3 years ago on Google
    Lugar histórico y con posibilidades de visitar más asiduamente

  • 5/5 Jose M. 3 years ago on Google
    Bellisimo!!

  • 5/5 Alvydas V. 7 years ago on Google
    Prominent Montevideo building !

  • 5/5 Saullo G. P. C. 7 years ago on Google
    Most impressive building in this area

  • 5/5 Ed S. 7 years ago on Google
    Iconic building. A must see.

  • 5/5 Pat C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great salad

  • 5/5 Alice 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice tours

  • 5/5 Luis L. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing tour taking you into the 23rd floor miradero with a great view of Plaza Independencia and Old City. Then go into an apartment to see one of over 350 housing near 1200 residents. Spanish only.

  • 5/5 Adriana P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermoso

  • 5/5 Gaston N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful Montevideo building (Original) Hermoso edificio de Montevideo

  • 4/5 James C. 4 years ago on Google
    Some good views of city

  • 4/5 Hector Vázquez V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The house of my father-in-law (Original) La casa a de mi suegro

  • 5/5 Cra. Graciela Poggi P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It transports you in time. It is very beautiful inside and outside. There are guided tours (Original) Te transporta en el tiempo. Es muy bello en su interior y exterior. Hay visitas guiadas

  • 5/5 Maximiliano C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place, a lot of history in its facilities but perfect condition. (Original) Lindo lugar, mucha historia en sus instalaciones pero perfecto estado.

  • 5/5 Monica C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bien

  • 5/5 Fernanda A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) So cute!!! Very friendly the attention of the staff. (Original) Muy lindo!!! Muy amable la atención del staff.

  • 5/5 Miguel F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Folkloric (Original) Folclórica

  • 3/5 Claudia S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cute (Original) Lindo

  • 4/5 Fernando V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good place (Original) Muy buen lugar

  • 3/5 Jacqueline Lopez P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a historical and well-known building but unfortunately it was not well preserved (Original) Es un edificio histórico y muy conocido pero lamentablemente no fue bien conservado

  • 5/5 Ricardo mateo t. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 Fabian M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Precious monument of the 20th century (Original) Precioso monumento del siglo XX

  • 5/5 Sebastian A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Montevideo icon (Original) Ícono de Montevideo

  • 4/5 Silvia B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sanitary measures are being taken care of very well, which should remain. Heritage, historical place that all people should know (Original) Se está cuidando muy bien las medidas sanitarias, las cuales deberían permanecer. Lugar patrimonial, histórico que todas las personas deben conocer

  • 5/5 Ezequiel Martínez D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice structure (Original) Muy linda estructura


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