Residencia de Suarez (Suarez Residence), Montevideo
The Presidential Residence of Su谩rez y Reyes is the prestigious official residence of the President of Uruguay. It is situated at the strategic corner of Su谩rez and Reyes streets in the Prado neighborhood of Montevideo, with the scenic Montevideo Botanic Garden at its rear. This iconic building represents not only a piece of Uruguay's architectural heritage but also a testament to its political history.
The residence鈥檚 story began in 1907 when Adelina Lerena de Fein purchased the land at an auction. The following year, the construction of a three-story house was commissioned to the young architect Juan Mar铆a Aubriot, who completed the ambitious project in 1908. The building initially served as the private residence of the Fein Lerena family.
Following the demise of the original house owner, the property changed hands several times. The next significant owner was German Werner Quincke, who acquired the estate and commissioned the architect Karl Trambauer to make substantial renovations, including its distinctive tower. After the Quincke family, the property was briefly owned by the Susviela Elejalde family, who eventually surrendered their rights to the Montevideo Municipality due to financial hardships.
A twist of fate linked the property to presidential history in 1925, when Luis Batlle Berres and Matilde Ib谩帽ez T谩lice, both future significant figures of Uruguay, met while walking in front of the residence. They married soon after, and decades later, in 1947, Luis Batlle Berres became the President of Uruguay. Influenced by his wife, Batlle Berres chose this mansion as the official presidential residence. To suit its new role, the mansion underwent further renovations under architect Juan Scasso, known for designing the Centenario Stadium.
Today, the Suarez Residence remains a symbol of Uruguayan leadership, blending historical architecture with the continuous narrative of the country鈥檚 political life. Its location and its historical backdrop make it not only a residence but also a significant landmark in Montevideo鈥檚 urban and cultural landscape.
The residence鈥檚 story began in 1907 when Adelina Lerena de Fein purchased the land at an auction. The following year, the construction of a three-story house was commissioned to the young architect Juan Mar铆a Aubriot, who completed the ambitious project in 1908. The building initially served as the private residence of the Fein Lerena family.
Following the demise of the original house owner, the property changed hands several times. The next significant owner was German Werner Quincke, who acquired the estate and commissioned the architect Karl Trambauer to make substantial renovations, including its distinctive tower. After the Quincke family, the property was briefly owned by the Susviela Elejalde family, who eventually surrendered their rights to the Montevideo Municipality due to financial hardships.
A twist of fate linked the property to presidential history in 1925, when Luis Batlle Berres and Matilde Ib谩帽ez T谩lice, both future significant figures of Uruguay, met while walking in front of the residence. They married soon after, and decades later, in 1947, Luis Batlle Berres became the President of Uruguay. Influenced by his wife, Batlle Berres chose this mansion as the official presidential residence. To suit its new role, the mansion underwent further renovations under architect Juan Scasso, known for designing the Centenario Stadium.
Today, the Suarez Residence remains a symbol of Uruguayan leadership, blending historical architecture with the continuous narrative of the country鈥檚 political life. Its location and its historical backdrop make it not only a residence but also a significant landmark in Montevideo鈥檚 urban and cultural landscape.
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Sight Name: Residencia de Suarez (Suarez Residence)
Sight Location: Montevideo, Uruguay (See walking tours in Montevideo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Montevideo, Uruguay (See walking tours in Montevideo)
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Walking Tours in Montevideo, Uruguay
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Montevideo Old Town Walking Tour
In 1683, the Portuguese founded a city called Colonia do Sacramento across the bay from Buenos Aires. Field marshal Manuel da Fonseca built a fort there he called Montevieu. In 1724, the Spanish governor of Buenos Aires, one-armed Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, forced the Portuguese out and changed the name of the city.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Prado District Walking Tour
A quiet, upscale barrio El Prado, in the north of Montevideo, is famous primarily for the sprawling park of the same name. Indeed, the city鈥檚 main green space, Parque del Prado is a major public venue made up of grassy fields, with the Arroyo Miguelete (Miguelete Creek) running through it, for which the neighborhood has been dubbed "the lung of the city".
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Apart from the park,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles