Estévez Palace
Appearance
Estévez Palace | |
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Palacio Estévez | |
![]() Palacio Estévez (center) | |
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General information | |
Type | House of Government |
Architectural style | Classic architecture |
Location | Plaza Independencia, Montevideo (![]() |
Construction started | 1873 |
Completed | 1874 |
Owner | Government of Uruguay |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Manoel de Castel |
The Estévez Palace, or Palacio Estévez, is the oldest working place of the President of Uruguay (the Liberty Building and the Executive Tower being the other two). It was designed in 1873 by Manoel de Castel,[1] and is situated in Plaza Independencia, Montevideo, Uruguay.
It was owned by don Francisco Estevez and his family until it was acquired by the Uruguayan government in 1880, when it was established as the working place of the president in 1890. It has since been converted to a museum, housing artifacts and mementos of the Uruguayan presidency and its office holders.
References
- ^ Palacio Estévez at Tacuy.com.uy
34°54′25.6″S 56°11′57.8″W / 34.907111°S 56.199389°W