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Montevideo has high-rises, but much of its urban fabric is low-rise: high-rise areas give way to blocks of one- and two-storey buildings, sometimes up to three storeys. The city should therefore not be seen solely as a line of towers.
Building patterns vary from district to district and even from street to street. A high-rise may stand next to lower-rise blocks, and a central or coastal address does not guarantee a uniform building density in the surrounding area.
When choosing housing, this matters in practical terms. A low-rise street can offer a different experience in terms of noise, light, parking, and the feel of the neighbourhood than a building among high-rises. Look at the specific block: what is immediately outside the windows, how public transport runs, whether there are shops, and how easy it is to get home in the evening.