Busy roads, essential buildings, and numerous people - this is a sight you will witness in Plaza Independencia. And, Estevez Palace sits right in the middle of all this beautiful chaos, in the heart of Montevideo. It’s squared centrepiece, a 30-ton bronze statue of Jose Artigas stands proudly in the heart of the city. It separates Ciudad Vieja from Montevideo with the Gateway of the Citadel on one of the sides and the beginning of 18 de Julio avenue on the other. Out of the essential buildings in Plaza Independencia, Estevez Palace is one such majestic building that stands tall and proud, displaying the history of Uruguay correctly.
Set in the epicentre of Plaza Independencia, Estevez Palace reflects a beautiful combination of Doric and Colonial styles. Built-in the year 1873, the building was initially owned by the Estevez family and was later acquired by the government in 1880. During the year 1890, the complex served as a working place for the president of Uruguay. It was only after 1985 that the then President decided to move to the Liberty Building after the restoration of democracy and the palace was converted into a museum. At present, the museum showcases numerous souvenirs and artefacts of the former presidents and other important officers. Visitors can take a look at all the prestigious honours that were given to the past presidents. The liberty building stands beside the place and is also a part of Plaza Independencia.
The nearest airport to Estevez palace is Carrasco international airport
By bus: You can take line 711 bus from the airport that will take you to Montevideo in 30 minutes and will cost you 67 to 78 UYU
By taxi: Taxi takes 24 minutes to cover a distance of 21.5 kilometers from the airport to the place and it will cost you 1727 to 2062 UYU
Drive: You can also drive to the destination and the fuel cost will be around 131 to 190 UYU
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
Time you can spend
2 to 3 hours
Weather
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