Building London Paris

The Building London Paris features a zinc cupola crowned with an Atlas figure and three synchronized clocks at its base displaying time across Montevideo.

Constructed between 1905 and 1908, this structure housed the first department store of Uruguay, London Paris, which operated until 1966.

The building marked the introduction of European retail culture to Uruguay through its department store, offering imported products with a no-questions-asked return policy.

The structure contains multiple floors dedicated to office spaces and retail outlets, positioned at the intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Rio Negro.

The building's cupola remains inaccessible due to the absence of stairs, while its three clock faces operate from a single central mechanism.

Location: Montevideo

Architects: John Adams

Architectural style: eclecticism

GPS coordinates: -34.90619,-56.19344

Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:40