Salvo Palace
Salvo Palace
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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This striking building, once the highest in South America, towers over the main square, Plaza Independencia.
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WilliamArthur
Mumbles, UK158 contributions
May 2019 • Family
We didn’t know what to expect when we booked the apartment in the Palacio Salvo. When we arrived, we found a huge space for the four of us, including decent kitchen, bedroom, living room and bathroom. The views over the bay and city were superb, particularly as we were nearly at the top. The building itself was still being lived in as flats and apartments with varying degrees of renovation. Loads of quirky original features still existed though with the lifts, tiled floors and murals.
Written April 1, 2020
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AlpinerHut
Chantilly, VA1,204 contributions
Mar 2020
Looking over Montevideo from our cruise ship, we couldn't miss the tall building topped by an assortment of domes and a sort of lens. Later, on a shore excursion through Cuidad Vieja (see my review, "See it on foot or by tour van"), there it was again!
Meet Palacio Salvo, which abuts the southeast end of Plaza Independencia (see my review, "Montevideo's dividing line").
Finished in 1928, Palacio Salvo was once Latin America's tallest building (330 ft. high if you include its antennas, removed in 2012). Palacio Salvo is a place of "onces." It was once a hotel, but ended up housing offices and private residences. It was once to have a lighthouse at the top, but ended up with those antennas instead. The site was once home to Confiteria La Giralda, a confectionary known for being where Gerardo Matos Rodriguez in 1917 wrote "La Cumparsita," probably the best known tango. Today, Palacio Salvo houses the Museo del Tango.
TIPS:
* You can tour Palacio Salvo. Make arrangements on its website or simply walk up. There's a viewpoint at the top of the building.
* Tourists can stay here; there are B&Bs available.
Meet Palacio Salvo, which abuts the southeast end of Plaza Independencia (see my review, "Montevideo's dividing line").
Finished in 1928, Palacio Salvo was once Latin America's tallest building (330 ft. high if you include its antennas, removed in 2012). Palacio Salvo is a place of "onces." It was once a hotel, but ended up housing offices and private residences. It was once to have a lighthouse at the top, but ended up with those antennas instead. The site was once home to Confiteria La Giralda, a confectionary known for being where Gerardo Matos Rodriguez in 1917 wrote "La Cumparsita," probably the best known tango. Today, Palacio Salvo houses the Museo del Tango.
TIPS:
* You can tour Palacio Salvo. Make arrangements on its website or simply walk up. There's a viewpoint at the top of the building.
* Tourists can stay here; there are B&Bs available.
Written April 8, 2020
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GoGo2SlowGo
Denton, TX1,468 contributions
Jan 2020
The Palacio Salvo is visible as the tallest building in the plaza. It was completed in 1928 and was the tallest building in Latin America for a brief period. It was named for the Salvo brothers who purchased the building. It was built on the site where the Confiteria La Giralda was once located. This is where Gerardo Matos RodrÃguez wrote his famous tango La Cumparsita in 1917. Today, in the Palacio Salvo, there is the Tango Museum of Montevideo which exhibits the history of La Cumparsita and of Uruguayan Tango.
Written February 17, 2020
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Luis Angel S
Basauri, Spain1,483 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
The Salvo palace is undoubtedly one of the great emblems of Montevideo.
It can be visited through a tour (10 dollars in exchange) that includes a guided tour and entry to the La Cumparsita tango museum.
Despite being a unique building, the visit lacks a little rhythm, it is true that the guides have a lot of knowledge on the subject and invite you to ask questions, the tour lacks a little of, let's say, joy.
What is a recommendable gem is the la cumparsita tango museum, a small treasure that will delight any tango lover.
It can be visited through a tour (10 dollars in exchange) that includes a guided tour and entry to the La Cumparsita tango museum.
Despite being a unique building, the visit lacks a little rhythm, it is true that the guides have a lot of knowledge on the subject and invite you to ask questions, the tour lacks a little of, let's say, joy.
What is a recommendable gem is the la cumparsita tango museum, a small treasure that will delight any tango lover.
Written September 11, 2023
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WImom
Fond du Lac, WI2,275 contributions
Jan 2020
Palacio Salvo is an icon in Montevideo. It is located on Plaza Independencia. Made reservations in advance for an English tour. Website is not up to date so booked through Expedia. When we were there, you could walk up and get tours readily. Tour lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is prestigious to have an apartment here which cost about 2 million pesos. Nice view at the top of the city. Small gift shop in the middle of the tour with restrooms which was actually an apartment that you could see for yourself. That will be your only opportunity to buy something as you aren't allowed to come back and wander on your own. Interesting for us to see as we saw the sister palace in Buenos Aires, Palacio Barolo.
Written March 30, 2020
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SnowyShasta
Portland, OR2,339 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
This building sits right next to Plaza Indepencia and is worth taking a few minutes to appreciate. We did not go inside or tour the museum the building contains, but as we were walking and enjoying the old town and the plaza, we enjoyed marveling at this large building with its interesting architectural details. It is said that at one time it was the tallest building in Latin America - although that is no longer the case, it's still impressive and worth taking a few minutes to appreciate.
Written April 2, 2024
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Gabriele A
Verona, Italy14,599 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Nice visit with guide to this extraordinary palace built by the Salvo family in the center of Montevideo.
Gorgeous architecture and great views to enjoy.
The interior gives us the idea of ancient splendors.
The visit to the tango museum, where the cumparsita was played for the first time, is very interesting
Gorgeous architecture and great views to enjoy.
The interior gives us the idea of ancient splendors.
The visit to the tango museum, where the cumparsita was played for the first time, is very interesting
Written February 29, 2024
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Boo
9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Amazing house to visit in this lovely part of the historic centre. A must see for everyone.
There is no charge to visit but do think there should be given the staff level in attendance and the maintenance of the building needed.
There is no charge to visit but do think there should be given the staff level in attendance and the maintenance of the building needed.
Written October 7, 2023
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Antonio S
65 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The building has an interesting story told by the guide. The highlight of the tour, pardon the pun, was the viewpoint that provided an excellent view of the city. But that was it. As the unique architecture was only up to the second floor... nothing much can be seen in the rest. It's a residential building... not a museum as such. The time and value invested is worth it.
Written November 17, 2023
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Rita Carvalho
Campinas, SP165 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Palácio Salvo, a "must" visit when walking around Montevideo's central square. The Palace has a ticket office selling various visiting times. I chose the last one to watch the sunset, from the top floor.
The Palace has a very interesting history, as well as housing the Uruguayan Tango Museum, where the famous song "cumparsita" was composed. possibility of seeing Montevideo from different angles.
The Palace has a very interesting history, as well as housing the Uruguayan Tango Museum, where the famous song "cumparsita" was composed. possibility of seeing Montevideo from different angles.
Written February 12, 2024
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Hello,
how can I book English speaking tour? Do I have to book it in advance? Or can I come to the entrance and get on the next tour?
Thank you.
Written October 12, 2022
Hola! Me interesan las visitas por la tarde, saben si es necesario reservar o puedo ir un rato antes a sacarlas allá? Muchas gracias!
Written October 10, 2019
Martes jueves y sábado
15-16-17-18 horas
Plaza independencia 848
Reservas 098456370 o por Facebook
Written October 16, 2019
Como faz para agendar uma visita guiada?
Written April 16, 2019
Na própria recepção de pode agendar e comprar ingresso, o que também é possÃvel pelo site. Apesar de diárias, as visitas ora são matutinas, ora vespertinas.
Written April 17, 2019
Cobram ingresso para visitas. Como adquirir. Funciona em que horário?
Written August 1, 2018
Estive lá recentemente , tem uma visita guiada muito bacana, custa 90 pesos por pessoa, cerca de R $10, vale a pena a visita e a vista lá de cima, a vista nos propicia conhecer um pouco mausbda história deste prédio que foi o mais alto da América Latina no começo do século 20, o ingresso é adquirido no local, espero ter ajudado.
Written August 2, 2018
Pessoal alguem sabe o valor do estacionamento de la? Principalmente para motos.
Written January 16, 2018
Pelo que percebi da pra parar na rua, mas não vi valores de estacionamento.
Written January 17, 2018
Hello, can you please write when are Guided tours in English in Palacio Salvo next week?
Written March 19, 2017
Guided tours in English are every day at 11am. and in other alternative schedules.
Written December 6, 2017
No carnaval, as visitas permanecem o mesmo horário?!
Pretendo ir amanhã, ou pela manhã, após as 10 ou pela tarde, após as 13, tem algum retorno disso?!
Qual é o valor por pessoa e o tipo de moeda que recebem?!
Grato.
Written February 24, 2017
Olá...
Acredito que os horários permaneçam os mesmos...
Valores para entrada se baseiam no peso Uruguaio ou Dólar!
Written February 25, 2017
Pessoal, alguém já ficou hospedado lá? Encontramos um apto para 4 pessoas, reformado, parece muito charmoso, mas estou me assustando um pouco com os comentários ruins sobre o local, principalmente os que dizem que é um cortiço! Obrigada
Written December 17, 2016
Olá. Fizemos um passeio de city tour guiado com um grupo vip e fizemos muitas perguntas. Nossa guia disse que este palácio foi construÃdo para ser um hotel, portanto os apartamentos devem ser bem neste formato mesmo.
A localização é excelente e ela comentou que os valores de locação ali são baratos e portanto o local é habitado por pessoas dos mais diferentes tipos.
Ela disse que pela localização ela moraria lá, mas pelas coisas que dizem e acontecem não moraria.
Te contanto somente o que ouvi, não entrei lá.
Written December 19, 2016
Estimado Héctor, en el Palacio Salvo hay visitas todos los dÃas de la semana, es posible visitar solo el mirador del piso 25 o realizar recorridos por todo el edificio.
Written August 7, 2016
Es costo es de $ 200 y hay recorridas de lunes a domingos, todos los dÃas, a partir de las 10,30 hs.
Written August 9, 2016
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