Beyond Buenos Aires
The Ciudad Vieja and the Palacio Salvo
The old city
The old city on its peninsula, and the tower of the Palacio Salvo over the Plaza Independencia.
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Fedaro · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsOur take
- On foot
- Address
- Montevideo, Buenos Aires
About The Ciudad Vieja and the Palacio Salvo
The Ciudad Vieja fills the peninsula of old Montevideo, with its streets of 19th-century buildings; the Palacio Salvo rises over the Plaza Independencia at its edge.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Ciudad Vieja and the Palacio Salvo before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
Own or manage The Ciudad Vieja and the Palacio Salvo? Send us your photos & logo
Location
The map comes from Google Maps, which sets its own cookies once it loads.