The Piria Palace (

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: ''Palacio Piria'') is the headquarters of the

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. Located on the south side of the Plaza de Cagancha in

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, on the Human Rights Passage, it was declared a National Historical Monument in 1975. In front of its main entrance is the Monument to Justice, a work by

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History

The construction of the building was projected by the Uruguayan businessman and philanthropist Francisco Piria in 1917 as a family residence. The design was carried out by the French architect

Camille Gardelle Camille Remy Alexandre Gardelle (Montauban, 31 July 1866 - 1947) was a French architect. Gardelle graduated from the École des Beaux-Arts. An exponent of Eclecticism, he built a notable work in Montevideo, Uruguay: *Palacio Pietracaprina, 1913, ...

, a former student of the

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. Piria resided in the building until his death in 1933. In 1943, then president-elect

Juan José de Amézaga Juan José de Amézaga Landaroso (January 28, 1881 – August 21, 1956) was a Uruguayan political figure. Background Amézaga was a prominent member of the Colorado Party, which ruled the country for long periods. He was a lawyer by prof ...

leased the property as his private residence. On January 5, 1954, through Law No. 12,090, the Palacio Piria was acquired by the Uruguayan State, and destined to house the Supreme Court of Justice. On the occasion of Heritage Day, the palace opens its doors to be visited by the public.

Gallery

File:Puerta principal desde el interior.JPG, Main entrance from inside File:Vitral ovalado con ángeles y muchísimas rosas.JPG, Second floor oval stained glass. File:Puertas de la Planta Baja.JPG, Elevator on the ground floor

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External links

Universitad ORT Facultad de ArquitecturaIntendencia Municipal de Montevideo - Palacio Piria
Palaces in Montevideo Centro, Montevideo 1910s establishments in Uruguay {{Uruguay-struct-stub

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