By hassanross on Skatehive
The Legislative Palace of Montevideo, a giant of marble and granite, hides secrets that fascinate those who visit it. Imagine that for its construction, quarries were opened in Lavalleja and Maldonado, extracting the marble that dresses its halls. A titanic effort! This monument, inaugurated in 1925, is much more than the seat of Uruguay's legislative power; it is a symbol of the country's history and culture. El Palacio Legislativo de Montevideo, un gigante de mármol y granito, esconde secretos que fascinan a quienes lo visitan. Imagina que para su construcción, se abrieron canteras en Lavalleja y Maldonado, extrayendo el mármol que viste sus salones. ¡Un esfuerzo titánico! Este monumento, inaugurado en 1925, es mucho más que la sede del poder legislativo uruguayo; es un símbolo de la historia y la cultura del país. Its dome, visible from many points in the city, was an engineering challenge. Tons of steel and concrete were needed to support it, making it a symbol of the solidity of U