Torre de las Telecomunicaciones, Montevideo

Name: Torre de las Telecomunicaciones
Address: Avenida Paraguay 2051, Montevideo, Uruguay

#75 among attractions in Montevideo

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Torre de las Telecomunicaciones or Torre Joaquín Torres García, usually referred as Antel Tower, is a 157 meter tall building with 35 floors located in Montevideo, Uruguay. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2002 (23 years ago)Floors: 35Coordinates: 34°53'31"S, 56°11'41"W

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Avenida Paraguay 2051Centro Comunal Zonal 1 (Aguada)Montevideo Uruguay

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Torre de las Telecomunicaciones – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Legislative Palace of Uruguay, Palacio Salvo, Ciudad Vieja, Plaza Independencia.

0.4 miE
Palace
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Cinema, Nightlife
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Green square with a landmark fountain
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Church
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Which popular attractions are close to Torre de las Telecomunicaciones?

Nearby attractions include Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Montevideo (11 min walk), Legislative Palace of Uruguay, Montevideo (11 min walk), Libertador Avenue, Montevideo (20 min walk), Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro y San Alfonso, Montevideo (21 min walk).

How to get to Torre de las Telecomunicaciones by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torre de las Telecomunicaciones:

Train

Nueva Terminal (4 min walk)
Carnelli (26 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Baltasar Brum (16 min walk)