Palacio Salvo | Montevideo

Palacio Salvo is an early 20th-century residential and office building located in Montevideo, Uruguay.

It stands at the intersection of Avenida 18 de Julio and Calle Andes, a prominent corner in the city center.

Visual Characteristics

The building is constructed primarily of reinforced concrete and brick, with a facade finished in stucco. It exhibits a blend of Art Nouveau and Neoclassical architectural styles. The structure rises 78 meters (256 feet) over 17 floors, featuring a distinctive octagonal tower topped by a lighthouse. The exterior color is predominantly cream with decorative elements in darker shades.

Location & Access Logistics

Palacio Salvo is situated at Avenida 18 de Julio 1825, Montevideo. It is approximately 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) east of the Plaza Independencia, the city's central square. Public transport is readily available, with numerous bus lines serving Avenida 18 de Julio, including lines 147, 149, 150, 151, 155, 175, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 199, 402, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 490, 505, 522, 524, 526, 538, 542, 544, 546, 547, 548, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 6