Hotel Nacional de Montevideo, Cultural heritage monument in Ciudad Vieja, Uruguay.
The four-story building features a central courtyard divided by a staircase and displays French classical architecture on its detailed exterior facade.
Built in 1888 by architect Juan Tosi under Emilio Reus initiative, the structure remained unused after the 1890 economic crisis halted its opening.
After its initial hotel purpose, the building housed different faculties of the University of the Republic, including Mathematics, Architecture, and Humanities.
Located at Cerrito 73 in the Guruyú neighborhood, the structure stands empty but maintains its status as a National Historic Monument since 1996.
The building was originally designed to be part of a medical and hydrotherapy complex in the southern area of Ciudad Vieja.
Location: Montevideo
Inception: 1890
GPS coordinates: -34.90752,-56.21437
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:38
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