Pittamiglio Castle, Medieval castle in Punta Carretas, Montevideo, Uruguay
The castle features twenty-three towers, fifty-four rooms, and narrow corridors spread across 1,300 square meters of construction space along the Montevideo coast.
Architect Humberto Pittamiglio built this residence between 1910 and 1966, incorporating elements from medieval and renaissance architectural styles throughout its construction period.
The interior spaces contain numerous symbols related to alchemy, Christianity, Knights Templar, Rosicrucianism, and Freemasonry, reflecting the architect's spiritual interests.
Visitors can explore the castle through guided tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting at 17:00, with access to a restaurant and museum.
The main facade displays a replica of the Victory of Samothrace sculpture, created by Italian-Uruguayan artist Pedro Piccioli, facing the Rambla Mahatma Gandhi.
Opening Hours: Dinsdag,Donderdag,Zaterdag,Zondag 17:00
Phone: +59827101089
GPS coordinates: -34.92100,-56.14984
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:26
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