The Placio Salvo has been around since it was constructed in 1928 with style influences of Italian gothic. It stands tall and has been the tallest building for decades not only in Uruguay but in the whole South America. The building became an icon of pride for the people of Montevideo and usually printed on postcards of the city and country and still remains a national icon and treasure.
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