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LEGISLATIVE PALACE

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Avenida de las Leyes, Au nord du Centro et du barrio de la Aguada, Montevideo, Uruguay
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2024
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2024

Built between 1908 and 1925, the Legislative Palace was inaugurated to mark the centenary of Uruguay's declaration of independence. The architect of Piedmontese origin, Vittorio Meano, was responsible for its construction, although he never saw his work completed, since he was murdered in 1904 by his former butler (and supposedly his wife's lover). It was Guateno Moretti, another Italian architect, who took over the project. The neoclassical monument covers 8,000 square meters and has a triangular pediment adorned with statues, with facades oriented according to the cardinal points. It also includes magnificent sculptures, as well as stained glass windows, murals and bas-reliefs made of marble, granite and bronze. Inspired by the Place de l'Etoile in Paris, the building now houses the National Assembly, the Senate and the House of Representatives. A granite staircase leads to the vestibule of honor, the Salón de los Perdidos and the Salón de Fiestas. The marble vault of the Sala de los Pasos Perdidos gives access to the two superb legislative chambers. The second largest library in the country, housing over 250,000 books, is located on the second floor. Inside, you will have the opportunity to admire the text of the first Uruguayan constitution, which is preserved in a wooden display case, under the constant supervision of two Blandengues. Finally, outside, four sculptures by Giannino Castiglioni represent Law, Justice, Science and Work. Guided tours strongly recommended.

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