Telecommunications Tower

The Telecommunications Tower, also known as Torre Antel, is a major architectural landmark in Montevideo and, at 157.6 meters, is the tallest building in Uruguay. Designed by the internationally renowned Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott, the tower was constructed between 1997 and 2002. It serves as the headquarters for the state-owned telecommunications company, ANTEL. The tower's design is modernist, featuring a glass facade that defines the city's skyline. The complex includes not only office spaces but also a cultural center, a telecommunications museum, and a concert hall. An observation deck on the 26th floor previously offered panoramic views of the Bay of Montevideo and the city but was closed to the public for cost-related reasons. Despite initial controversies surrounding its construction costs, the tower has become a symbol of modernity and technological progress in Uruguay.

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Montevideo

Montevideo is the capital and largest city of Uruguay.

History & landmarks

Legislative Palace

The monumental seat of the General Assembly of Uruguay, known for its neoclassical architecture.

Santos Palace

The headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, an impressive historic building in Montevideo.

Palacio Salvo

This iconic building on Plaza Independencia was once the tallest in South America.

Mausoleum of José Gervasio Artigas

An impressive mausoleum in Plaza Independencia housing the remains of the national hero.

Solís Theatre

The oldest theatre in Uruguay, playing an important role in the cultural life of Montevideo.

Metropolitan Cathedral

The main Catholic church in Montevideo, located on the Plaza de la Constitución.

Taranco Palace

An elegant French-style palace in the Old City that houses the Museum of Decorative Arts.

Port Market

A historic market hall in the Old City of Montevideo, famous for its barbecue restaurants.

More places

General Artigas Central Station

The abandoned historic central station of Montevideo, which opened in 1897 and is an architectural jewel.

Independence Square

The most important square in Montevideo, forming the border between the old city and the new city center.

Estévez Palace

A historic building on Plaza Independencia that once served as the seat of the President of Uruguay.

Gateway of the Citadel

One of the few remaining parts of the city wall that protected colonial Montevideo.

Solís Theatre

The oldest and most important theater in Uruguay, opened in 1856 with classical architecture.

Cabildo of Montevideo

The historic city hall where the first constitution of Uruguay was signed in 1830.

Lavalleja's House

The colonial residence of Juan Antonio Lavalleja, a national hero of Uruguay, which now serves as a museum.

House of Fructuoso Rivera

The former residence of the first president of Uruguay, now an important branch of the National Historical Museum.