Castillo de Piria, Piriapolis

Name: Castillo de Piria
Address: Ruta 37, km 7, Piriapolis, 20200, Uruguay
Telephone: +598 4432 3268

#1 among attractions in Piriapolis

Historical place, Forts and castles

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Piria Castle is a monumental building that was built with the purpose of serving as a private residence to Fernando Juan Santiago Francisco María Piria de Grossi, better known as Francisco Piria, an Uruguayan businessman, famous for creating the seaside resort called Piriápolis. It is located very close to that city in the department of Maldonado, in southeastern Uruguay. It has become a museum belonging to the municipality of Maldonado, under the name of: Francisco Piria Castle Municipal Park Museum. It is visited all year round by many tourists.

Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 34°49'43"S, 55°15'6"W

Address

Ruta 37, km 7Piriapolis 20200 Uruguay

Contact

+598 4432 3268

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Castillo de Piria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cerro Pan de Azúcar, Estación de Cría de Fauna autóctona Cerro Pan de Azúcar, Cerro de las Ánimas.

1.3 miN
Zoo
Cerro Pan de Azúcar
35 min walk • Nestled in the rolling landscape of Maldonado, Uruguay, Cerro Pan de Azúcar stands as a natural beacon for adventurers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. This hill, whose name translates to "Sugarloaf Hill," is not only a geographical landmark but also home to an...
0.9 miN
Zoo
Estación de Cría de Fauna autóctona Cerro Pan de Azúcar
25 min walk • La Estación de cría y fauna autóctona Cerro Pan de Azúcar is a nature park and zoo located close to the coastal city of Piriápolis in the Department of Maldonado, in southeastern Uruguay. The park belongs to the Municipal Administration Department of Maldonado.
6.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Cerro de las Ánimas
167 min walk • Cerro de las Ánimas is a peak and the second highest point of Uruguay, with an altitude of 501 metres.