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Palacio Legislativo

Montevideo, Uruguay
712.02.84
Ranked #3 of 41 attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings
Owner description: One of Montevideo's most impressive landmarks is this neo-classical, three-story building, constructed in the early 1900s, and housing significant...... more » Owner description: One of Montevideo's most impressive landmarks is this neo-classical, three-story building, constructed in the early 1900s, and housing significant works of art inside. « less
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Miami Beach, Florida
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This is a very nice building within a walking distance from Plaza Fabini, which is on Calle 18 de Julio. From Plaza Fabini, take the "Diagonal" and walk straight ahead. This place is at the end. I didn't find much to see around, so I took a bus to go back to Ejido, where the Four Points Sheraton is, for... More

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Panama City, Panama
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

The Uruguayan Parliament is a beautiful Greco-roman style building in a huge site, and made of original local marbles, some 36 types that exist in Uruguay, great visit and just marvel at what you see, visits are possible during weekdays. More

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Montevideo
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

This building houses the Legislative Branch and is decorated with Carrara marble and other fine materials, including woodwork. There are great perspectives towards and from the building. More

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San Francisco
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

This is a lovely building that contains the constitution of the country, which you can see just past the entrance. The rooms are beautifully designed. It has been a National Historical Monument since 1975. More

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Tennessee
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

The exterior is unexciting. The interior is wonderful - using more than 40 marbles and granites all from Uruguay. You have to have an appointment to go inside but it's worth it. More

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

This place is spectacular. You can actually go inside the house and the senate and look around. The architecture is worth the time to see. When we went Artigus remains were there along with his Honor Guard. More

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Montevideo, Uruguay
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012
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They say the Palacio Legislativo is the pride of Montevideo and I agree. This inmense building is beautiful and takes your breath away. It was constructed using more than 50 different kinds of marble! Each colum has a different meaning and you are allowed to an inside visit during weekdays and as long as there isn´t any parliament activity going... More

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Montevideo, Uruguay
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

It is magnificent! The different rooms and their charachteristics, paintings, colors,...., beautiful! Our history is very well represented there.... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

It is a short ride from downtown, and it deserves it. The building is located in the middle of an open area, which provides plenty of perspective to admire it. There are also guided tours inside the builiding. Check the old buildings behind it. And if you have a car, drive to the nearby Barrio Reus, which was refurbished last... More

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Medellin, Colombia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

These must be amongst the most beautiful buildings in Latin America, given its neo classical design which is quite unusual in this part of the world. It's quite shocking because ii is so unexpected so it adds to its beauty. Really worth a visit. More

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