Palacio Salvo, Art Deco monument in Plaza Independencia, Montevideo, Uruguay
The 29-floor Palacio Salvo rises 95 meters above Plaza Independencia, featuring geometric decorations and four connecting domes at its main intersection point.
Construction of Palacio Salvo started in 1922 under architect Mario Palanti, replacing the Confiteria La Giralda where the tango La Cumparsita originated in 1917.
The structure houses the Tango Museum of Montevideo, preserving the musical legacy of La Cumparsita and displaying artifacts from Uruguayan tango history.
Six elevators provide access to multiple floors containing private residences and office spaces, making it a central point for both business and residential purposes.
The building plans included an Italian-made lighthouse at its summit meant to reach 100 kilometers, but the feature was later replaced with antennas.
Location: Montevideo
Inception: 1922
Architects: Mario Palanti
Official opening: 1928
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
Floors above the ground: 29
Elevators: 6
GPS coordinates: -34.90673,-56.19831
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
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