Telecommunications Tower (Torre Antel)
Torre de las Telecomunicaciones
Uruguay's tallest building, a roughly 158-meter glass tower with an angled top. Free guided tours take visitors to the observation deck, which offers views over the whole city and the harbor.
The Antel Telecommunications Tower is the headquarters of Uruguay's national telecom company. Designed by architect Carlos Ott and completed in 2002, it stands about 158 meters tall and is the country's tallest building. Its angled glass top resembles a sail, and it sits on the harbor side north of the old town. The company offers free guided tours up to an observation deck at about the 26th floor, with 360-degree views over the old town peninsula, the harbor, Cerro de Montevideo and the Río de la Plata. The complex also houses a telecommunications museum and a theater. Tours usually run on weekday afternoons. Bring photo ID, and check the official website for times. It's about a 20-minute walk from Plaza Independencia and can be combined with a visit to the Palacio Legislativo.
Opening hours
Free guided tours on weekday afternoons (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Legislative Palace of Uruguay
- Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo
- Palacio Salvo
- Plaza Independencia
- Museo Torres García
- Museo Andes 1972
- Palacio Municipal & Mirador Panorámico
- Ciudad Vieja