Estévez Palace, Presidential palace in Plaza Independencia, Montevideo, Uruguay
The Estévez Palace displays classical architecture with white stone walls, symmetrical windows, and Doric columns spanning across its main entrance facade.
Built in 1873 for Francisco Estévez, the palace became the presidential workplace in 1890 under President Lorenzo Latorre until its transition to a museum in 1985.
The palace exhibitions present documents, furniture, and objects that belonged to former presidents, illustrating the evolution of Uruguay's executive power.
Located at Plaza Independencia, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00, offering guided tours in Spanish and English.
The palace retains the original presidential office with its mahogany desk, where 31 Uruguayan presidents conducted their administrative duties between 1890 and 1985.
Location: Montevideo
Inception: 1873
Architectural style: classical architecture
Address: Plaza Independencia 776
GPS coordinates: -34.90694,-56.19941
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:02
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