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Palacio Salvo

Building

A landmark tower on Montevideo's Plaza Independencia, completed in 1928; visitors note its eclectic/Art Deco façade and its prominence in the city's early 20th‑century skyline.

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Palacio Salvo essentials

Address: Plaza Independencia, Montevideo, Uruguay
Website: palaciosalvo.com.uy
Hours: Public areas around the building open daily; guided interior/tower visits vary by season (check local listings)
Admission: Guided tower visits and elevator access may have fees; general access to the square is free
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About Palacio Salvo

Palacio Salvo is a landmark high-rise building in Montevideo, Uruguay, located at Plaza Independencia at the junction of Ciudad Vieja and the central city. Designed by Mario Palanti and completed in 1928, it was for a time one of the tallest buildings in South America.

The building combines offices, former residential units and commercial ground-floor spaces and is notable for its eclectic, historicist exterior and prominent corner position. It is one of Montevideo’s most recognizable architectural icons and a frequent photographic subject.

Palacio Salvo stands at the eastern edge of the Ciudad Vieja neighbourhood, facing Plaza Independencia in central Montevideo.

  • Architect and date: Designed by Italian architect Mario Palanti and completed in 1928, it became an iconic landmark overlooking Plaza Independencia in Montevideo.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Palacio Salvo

Spring and autumn are ideal for comfortable sightseeing; summers are warm and festive.

Spring
Sep-Nov · 15-22°C
Mild and pleasant for city walks and viewing the building in soft light.
Summer
Dec-Feb · 22-30°C
Warm and lively; best for evening strolls across Plaza Independencia.
Autumn
Mar-May · 15-24°C
Cooler, pleasant days and fewer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Palacio Salvo

Climate

Palacio Salvo's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (889 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 46 Good
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 18° - 28° 23° 81 mm some cloud 72% 4.7 m/s 3.1 extreme 14.0h
February Excellent 17° - 27° 22° 75 mm some cloud 75% 4.5 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.2h
March Excellent 16° - 25° 21° 80 mm some cloud 77% 4.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.2h
April Very Good 13° - 21° 17° 74 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.3 m/s 1.2 high 11.1h
May Very Good 10° - 18° 14° 73 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h
June Good 7° - 15° 11° 63 mm partly cloudy 84% 4.4 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
July Good 6° - 14° 10° 68 mm partly cloudy 85% 4.5 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
August Very Good 7° - 16° 11° 74 mm partly cloudy 84% 4.6 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.7h
September Very Good 8° - 17° 13° 75 mm partly cloudy 82% 5.0 m/s 1.2 high 11.7h
October Very Good 11° - 20° 16° 88 mm partly cloudy 80% 5.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.8h
November Excellent 13° - 23° 18° 74 mm some cloud 75% 4.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.8h
December Excellent 16° - 26° 21° 64 mm some cloud 72% 5.0 m/s 3.0 extreme 14.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Palacio Salvo

Palacio Salvo faces Plaza Independencia in central Montevideo, a short walk from Ciudad Vieja and the Avenida 18 de Julio. It’s reachable on foot from most central hotels and by city buses that stop near the plaza.

Tips for Visiting Palacio Salvo

  • Take the guided tour to reach upper floors and learn about the building's 1920s-30s design and 1930 inauguration.
  • Visit around twilight for views across Montevideo and a sense of the city's layered skyline.
  • Check opening hours - tower access is often by reservation only.