Pittamiglio Castle in Montevideo

Well... how does one describe this place?This is likely better suited for children than adults: a quirky building with light shows and projections based on Harry Potter movies and characters (mostly but not exclusivelyand some clever arrangements. Kids might find it scary/exciting but most adults, not so much.

Un sitio digno de conocer sí o sí en Montevideo.Lorena nos insistió en tomar la visita guiada (es sin costó adicionalpara que pudiésemos entender lo que íbamos viendo y tuvo toda la razón del mundo. El sitio está lleno de detalles que no son sencillos de ver si se visita solo.La torre del castillo está cerrada por cuestiones de seguridad, ojalá obtengan los permisos institucionales necesarios para restaurarla.Recomiendo la experiencia.

Muy lindo y entretenido, me pareció el costo elevado para las cosas. El de piriapolis es mucho más grande y más atractivo pero este tiene más experiencias sensoriales, valió la pena esperar 30 min aproximadamente para entrar al laberinto creo que la mejor atracción es el cuarto de espejos con luces de colores. Lugar recomendado para ir con niños

It freaks me out in a good way. The guide is friendly and professional, passionate by her work and the mysteries surrounding the museum. A must-go and visit.

Si estás buscando un lugar donde pasar un día con los niños, el castillo de Pittamiglio es un sitio estupendo. Algunas veces organizan actividades especiales y el castillo se llena de personas disfrazadas... ¡así que confirma bien las fechas en las que vas a visitar este peculiar sitio en Montevideo!

Visited the Restaurant for lunch with prior reservation (we had the entire restaurant to ourselveslocated on the street behind (Francisco Vidal). Its a nice medieval looking place and serves yummy food. Even with an estufa/heater right beside us, it felt really cold. Worth visiting for the architecture and soothing music.

El castillo es muy bello, hay una visita guiada de 1 hora aprox, la arquitectura es muy llamativa y la historia detrás de todo muy bonita. Mucha superstición detrás de los números, escudos y esculturas. El precio es el mismo para hacer la visita guiada o visitar, 280 uruguayos por persona.

This is one of the most unique places I have ever visited.

Local muito diferente e cheio de magia, se estiver pela região de Punta Carretas vale a pena conhecer.No dia que visitei havia visita guiada às 18:00 que acredito ser melhor do que fazer o passeio "solo".

Realmente muy interesante realizar la visita guiada por el señor Eduardo Cuitiño conocedor y estudioso de los misterios que hay detrás de esta obra del arquitecto Pittamiglio, observando los diversos espacios y detalles del lugar, llenos simbolismo y espiritualidad. 100% recomendable. Quedé fascinada!!!

Incredible experience in the heart of one of Montevideos nicest neighborhoods, the guided tour was great and the infinitum experience was amazing.

Very interesting architecture and the story of the architect. We took a guided tour which was done in Portuguese, it went ok. We also took the illusion experience, quite fun too.

It is a magic place, will go again!!

Nice place. New expositions opened.

Great place to visit

Very fun & funky! Def worth a trip, as its out of the ordinary for sure!

Super

It’s quite expensive compare to Solis and has less to show. Nice architecture though. Recommend.

Bellisimo

Magicc

We have been visiting Montevideo for the last week. Being that I greatly enjoy architecture and history we stopped by to have look at this interesting place. The young man at the front door was very nice and we asked if we could just look in the door. He said sure but guest would be arriving shortly. No problem. Then the owner/manager comes running down you must pay me $100 pesos per picture. I thought he was joking! No you owe me $$$. Everyone in Uruguay has been awesome but this chump is a real clown and I would never waste my time even to have a look!

Small. Weird, beautiful

Enchanting Historical Experience. Interesting Architecture. Great Service and Delicious Food. Ill Be Back!

The architecture is not as great as the story of the man who created the building.The guide knows a lot and seems really friendly, but he spends way too much time talking about symbols. Yes, there’re symbols everywhere, but there’s no need to pay attention to all of them.Unfortunately, the building is only partially restored and there are many parts that need a lot of work yet.I imagine that visiting this building can be a nice thing for architects, but for most of us the most interesting part is the story behind it.

Lmao this place gay

It is interesting place, I like it.

Ok

Good to see from drive

Took the guided tour and learned about the castle, Pittamiglio, and alchemist practice. Highly recommended as the tour guide does a wonderful job to explain and answer all questions.

This a great place to visit! We walked the oceanfront and stopped at the Pittamiglio Castle.

Nice to go at night... high recommended

Such a cool place with such an interesting story

This building has one of the most surprising façades in Montevideo.

Amazing place, home of an innovative architect with a strong interest in alchemy. In the vein of FLW, Gaudi and Mackintosh!

Amazing building! The Saturday 4pm visit requires at least 5 people but we were 2 so we got the "short" visit. Normal visit is 180Uyu but we paid 120Uyu for a basic quick tour.You may also go around the block, theres a restaurant on the other side within the same castle where you can eat something.Mon to Friday the visit is 5.30Pm

Entrance is once per day and for 200 pesos, so not sure how it is inside

Awesome place, a lot of interesting secrets inside... Must visit!

Excellent tour and Tango show

The building may be open all day but you can only get in at 5pm for the guided tour.

Excellent, and historic place,very interesting

This is an amazing place to visit, in front of the river with an incredible story. There is a guide visit at 5 pm. The price is $150Uruguayan pesos. The bad thing is that they dont speak English just Spanish.

A very strange man designed this house. The tour was bit much all around. A lot of it seemed pretty made up, like someone wrote their Art History masters thesis about this place. Seems like the folly of a rich familys self-styled architect. Make sure to come on December 21, though, so you can see the magic letter T on the floor of one of the rooms...

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Perfect place for whom likes history e and magic air.

Beautiful museum, not to miss when in Montevideo! Watch out for the hours of the guided visits.

A lovely front which contrasts greatly with the surrounding buildings.

Very interesting to visit and to understand the history and concepts behind this building.

Amazing place full of symbols and diagrams.Short guided tours after 17:00 are very recommended.

You can visit it with your kids and take the tour to know about the architect and the building. Takes around 30 mins. That´s all. Many hidden diagrams and references to Mason´s people.

Interesting place with a short tour.