Experts' Choice Award Museo Romantico - Casa de Antonio Montero
What the experts agree on
This early-1800s neoclassical mansion showcases Uruguay's colonial past through indigenous artifacts, period furnishings, and striking oil paintings, including a panoramic view of 18th-century Montevideo that brings the city's history to life.
“Once the home of General Fructuso Rivera, Uruguay's first president, this neoclassical Rivera House from the early 1800s was acquired by the government in 1942 and opened as a national history museum.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "The neoclassical 1802 Casa Rivera houses a fascinating collection of indigenous artifacts, colonial treasures and oil paintings, including a spectacular panoramic depiction of Montevideo at the end of the 18th century." Full review
