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Palacio Salvo vs Estevez Palace
Palacio Salvo and Estevez Palace are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Palacio Salvo ranks significantly better than Estevez Palace. Palacio Salvo ranks #3 in Montevideo with endorsements from 4 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Atlas Obscura.
Palacio Salvo
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
18 Julio Ave and Plaza Indepencia, Montevideo, Uruguay
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"On the east side of the Plaza Independencia, the 26-story structure with the crazy beehive hairdo is Palacio Salvo, the continent's tallest building when it opened in 1927."
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Afar Magazine
"One of the most iconic landmarks of Montevideo, the Palacio Salvo stands on the Plaza Independencia."
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Atlas Obscura
"The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building." "
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Frommer's
"It remains the city's highest structure. Unfortunately, its highest floors are not open to the public, though you can visit the lobby, which hosts frequent exhibitions."
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Estevez Palace
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Plaza Independencia 776, Montevideo 11108, Uruguay (Formerly Edificio Independencia)
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Fodor's
"On the south side of Plaza Independencia, Estévez Palace, one of the most beautiful old buildings in the city, was the seat of government until 1985, when the president's offices were moved."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The 18th-century Palacio Estévez, on the south side of the Plaza Independencia, was the Government House until 1985."
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