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The Salvio Palace stands just across Plaza Independencia like an eccentric giant. It is the “brother” of the Barolo building in Buenos Aires on Avenida de Mayo. Built in 1928 by the same architect, the Italian Mario Palanti, it was the highest building of South America for many years. Its eclectic and undefined style promoted controversy. It was thought of as a hotel complex but it was never so.
Instead there were in it: a famous dancing ballroom, a massage parlour, apartments used by fortune tellers and even a billiard club. Another important building to visit is the new Solís theatre, the Montevideo Philarmonic Orchestra. http://www.teatrosolis.org.uy/ Every day there are guided tours of the theatre. They are very good and include several artistic performances. Address: Buenso Aires 652.
The Harbour market: For a different food experience you should head for the Ciudad Vieja's Mercado del Puerto. Inside this ornate building that once was a train station, market stalls have been converted into parrillas and seafood. “El Mercado del Puerto” is 142 years old. The beverage of the market: the Medio y Medio, half a glass of dry white wine and the other half of a sparkling kind.
Many of the establishments have proper tables, but many visitors prefer sitting on a stool facing the grill for an up-close view of the action. The busiest day of the week is Saturday morning.
The Figari Museum: Pedro Figari was a lawyer, journalist, pedagogue, poet and painter known for his paintings about candombe, parties and mixture of races in the colonial Montevideo. The Museum is in a revamp space of the old city, near the Café Brasil. This Traditional old Coffee Bar is located near the Figari Museum, it has Thonet chairs, hard pine floors, old photographs and excellent cappuccinos and cakes. Address: A. Ituzaingó 1447.
Mapi: It is home to the Pre Comumbian and Native American Art Museum. The collection consists of 700 pieces, see pottery, lithic and textiles from the natives of Uruguay and other Latin American regions. Also, a photo gallery and art exhibitions. Address: May 25, 279.
Don´t miss strolling along the Promenade that overlooks the River. ( from the old neighbourhood to the north where the beaches are ).
Visit Carrasco Residential Area
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This is the updated list of things you should do during your visit to Montevideo.
Your first stop should be the famous Plaza Independencia. It is the centre of Montevideo in many ways: you will find the only ruins of the former citadel and the monument of General Gervasio Artigas, who is considered the father of Uruguay's independence – movement.
From Independence Park to Artigas Boulevard, the Avenida 18 de Julio, this two mile avenue marks the center of the city. There are shops, banks, bars, restaurants and historic buildings. The Rinaldi Palace, an art deco gem built in 1929, the Jockey club building, the Lapido Palace and the Contemporary Art Museum are worth a visit.
One sweet-tooth stop: on the neighbouring Convention St. 1403, the historic café El Oro del Rhin ( gold of the Rhine ) was opened in 1927 by a German immigrant, a patisserie expert. We recommend the cream puff pastries.
The Salvio Palace stands just across Plaza Independencia like an eccentric giant. It is the “brother” of the Barolo building in Buenos Aires on Avenida de Mayo. Built in 1928 by the same architect, the Italian Mario Palanti, it was the highest building of South America for many years. Its eclectic and undefined style promoted controversy. It was thought of as a hotel complex but it was never so.
Instead there were in it: a famous dancing ballroom, a massage parlour, apartments used by fortune tellers and even a billiard club. Another important building to visit is the new Solís theatre, the Montevideo Philarmonic Orchestra. http://www.teatrosolis.org.uy/ Every day there are guided tours of the theatre. They are very good and include several artistic performances. Address: Buenso Aires 652.Many of the establishments have proper tables, but many visitors prefer sitting on a stool facing the grill for an up-close view of the action. The busiest day of the week is Saturday morning.
The Figari Museum: Pedro Figari was a lawyer, journalist, pedagogue, poet and painter known for his paintings about candombe, parties and mixture of races in the colonial Montevideo. The Museum is in a revamp space of the old city, near the Café Brasil. This Traditional old Coffee Bar is located near the Figari Museum, it has Thonet chairs, hard pine floors, old photographs and excellent cappuccinos and cakes. Address: A. Ituzaingó 1447.
Mapi: It is home to the Pre Comumbian and Native American Art Museum. The collection consists of 700 pieces, see pottery, lithic and textiles from the natives of Uruguay and other Latin American regions. Also, a photo gallery and art exhibitions. Address: May 25, 279.
Don´t miss strolling along the Promenade that overlooks the River. ( from the old neighbourhood to the north where the beaches are ).
Visit Carrasco Residential Area
Before going to the Airport of Montevideo, take a taxi and ask the driver to take you to Carrasco residential neighbourhood. Carrasco was born as a beach resort and became the most elegant district of Montevideo.
Designed by French landscape dsesigner Charles Thays, it has wide avenues, curves and diagonals. Diego Forlan, top scorer and Golden Ball winnerin the last World Cup, grew up in this neighbourhood.
Designed by French landscape dsesigner Charles Thays, it has wide avenues, curves and diagonals. Diego Forlan, top scorer and Golden Ball winnerin the last World Cup, grew up in this neighbourhood.
If you want to experience Montevideo in a more personal way with your own private guide, we can set up a custom-made day tour in Montevideo to show you the city from a different perspective.
Contact us through our website Ideas Turisticas
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