Cabildo Historical Council

The Cabildo building stands at the corner of Juan Carlos Gómez and Sarandí streets, featuring Spanish Colonial architecture with white stone walls and columns.

Construction started in 1804 under architect Tomás Toribio, and the building served as the first communal government headquarters where Uruguay's first Constitution was signed in 1830.

The structure now houses the Municipal Historical Museum, displaying collections of paintings, furniture, and artifacts that document the evolution of Montevideo through centuries.

Visitors can explore the building's three floors from Tuesday to Sunday, accessing exhibitions about local governance and viewing preserved colonial-era administrative chambers.

The circular brick and lime mortar cistern beneath the building dates back to 1730, predating the current structure by more than 70 years.

Location: Montevideo

Inception: 1804

Architects: Tomás Toribio

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial architecture

Website: http://cabildo.montevideo.gub.uy

GPS coordinates: -34.90658,-56.20286

Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:46