Tower · Montevideo, Uruguay
Palacio Salvo
The Palacio Salvo (English: Salvo Palace) is an eclectic skyscraper at the intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Plaza Independencia in the Centro neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay. Built 1928.
Photo: Gerardo Irazábal Valledor via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Montevideo, Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Type | Tower |
| Built | 1928 |
| Architect | Mario Palanti |
| Height | Height: 105 m |
| Coordinates | 34.9067° S, 56.1983° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Palacio Salvo is known for
The Palacio Salvo (English: Salvo Palace) is an eclectic skyscraper at the intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Plaza Independencia in the Centro neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay.
About Palacio Salvo
The Palacio Salvo (English: Salvo Palace) is an eclectic skyscraper at the intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Plaza Independencia in the Centro neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay. Finished in 1928, the 27-story Palacio Salvo stands 105 m (344 ft) high. It was built thanks to the initiative of the business brothers Ángel, José and Lorenzo Salvo. It was the tallest building in Latin America for a brief period, and at its completion it was the tallest reinforced concrete structure in the world.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Montevideo |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Carrasco International Airport (MVD) |
| Distance from the airport | 10.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) · Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay · 10.9 miles away
- Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) · Buenos Aires, Argentina · 128.2 miles away
- Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) · Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), Argentina · 132.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palacio Salvo?
The Palacio Salvo (English: Salvo Palace) is an eclectic skyscraper at the intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Plaza Independencia in the Centro neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Where is Palacio Salvo located?
Palacio Salvo is in Montevideo, Uruguay. Its coordinates are 34.9067° S, 56.1983° W.
How do I get to Palacio Salvo?
The nearest town is Montevideo, and the nearest airport is Carrasco International Airport (MVD), about 10.7 miles away (straight line).
When was Palacio Salvo built?
Palacio Salvo was built 1928.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palacio_Salvo — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1519373 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.