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Search: 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die on AmazonTransito Intendencia De Salto
- Also Known As: Municipal Bus Terminal, Salto
- Also Known As: Salto Bus Station
- Address: Andres Latorre
- Vicinity: SE corner of Damaso Antonio Larranaga
Municipal Bus Terminal is a twentieth-century transportation building in Salto, Uruguay. It is notable as a Modernist structure designed by Eladio Dieste, featuring seven self-supporting curved vaults that create a large roof over a separate building with shops and waiting areas for passengers.
Architecture The vaults are made of reinforced brick and cantilever over a parking area. A line of pillars supports the roof, demonstrating innovative engineering and structural design. The building reflects the principles of Modernist architecture and showcases the use of reinforced brick in large-scale construction. Its distinctive design makes it a notable landmark in Salto, blending functionality with architectural innovation. - AsNotedIn