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Castillo Pittamiglio

Montevideo, Uruguay
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Ranked #9 of 41 attractions in Montevideo
4.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Castles
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Designed by an alchemist, crazy architecture, stairs to nowhere... A landmark of the Punta Carretas Rambla. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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THis is such an interesting place! Pittamiglio built the place on Mason architechture and you can see its symbols everywhere: There are shows there worth enjoying but if you can't book any, just the place is enough: get lost on its many corridors, find yourself stopped by a door or stairs that lead nowhere, or get your senses on overload... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012
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Built by Humberto Pittamiglio, an architect and alchemist, this eccentric little red-brick "castle" is located on the Rambla in Positos (facing the waterfront). Full of charm with walls crafted of deep dark wood, narrow staircases, strange rooms and complete with a tower, statue and bridge to add to the mystique of this building. You can only visit with a guided... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012
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You wouldn´t know this place was built by an achemist unless someone tells you. The place is very transge - with stairs that lead nowhere and geometrical-shaped rooms, accompained by a very interesting explanation from the local guides. The entrance fee is not expensive at all. definitely worth visiting. The only thing is that it isn´t open to the public... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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