Architectural style Eclecticism Opened 1917 Owner Politics of Uruguay Architect Camille Gardelle | Floor count 3 Floors 3 Construction started 1916 | |
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Location Pasaje de los Derechos Humanos 1310, Centro, Montevideo ( Uruguay) Similar Palacio Rinaldi, Plaza Fabini, Palacio Diaz, Edificio Lapido, Palacio Taranco | ||
El misterio del palacio piria
Palacio Piria is a building in Centro, Montevideo, Uruguay, located between Plaza de Cagancha and San José Street.
Contents
- El misterio del palacio piria
- Map of Palacio Piria 1133 11100 Montevideo Departamento de Montevideo Uruguay
- Entre bambalinas punta lara ensenada palacio piria
- History
- References
Map of Palacio Piria, 1133, 11100 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
It houses the Supreme Court. It is a National Heritage Site since 1975 and an example of the Eclecticism style of architecture.
Entre bambalinas punta lara ensenada palacio piria
History
Its construction started in 1916, by the architect Camille Gardelle. Initially, it was the private residence of businessman and politician Francisco Piria. After his death it was acquired by industrialist José Martínez Reina and served as the residence of President Juan José Amézaga between 1943 and 1946. It was acquired by the Uruguayan State on 5 January 1954 by the Act of N° 12.090 as seat of the Supreme Court.
References
Palacio Piria Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA