El nido del Aguila - Atlantida - Uruguay

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The city of Atlantida was founded in 1911, but its population didn't start growing until 1939 when Italian businessman Natalio Michelizzi bought all the undeveloped land and began building hotels in the area. Back then, Europe was at war, making South America's cities like Montevideo and Buenos Aires attractive destinations for people looking to escape the chaos. The Eagle, as locals call it, started out as a small house built by pioneering spa owner Natalio Michelizzi. His vision was brought to life by Juan Torres using traditional craftsmanship. The massive windows of the living room offer breathtaking views of the open sea, making it easy to get lost in the peaceful atmosphere and contemplate the horizon while listening to the soothing sounds of the waves. The Eagle has a reputation for being an otherworldly place, with many myths and legends surrounding its past. Some claim that during construction, a chapel was built within the structure, while others believe it was once a hideout for smugglers and thieves who thought they had stumbled upon a Nazi stronghold - this theory likely originated from Hitler having a house in the German Alps known as the Eagle's Nest. This is an excerpt from an interview with Juan Torres, the mastermind behind the Eagle: "What is El Aguila?" I asked. "It's nothing like what you imagine or think," he replied bluntly, sounding like a doctor diagnosing an incurable disease or a wise old sage tired of hearing the same stupid questions from students. "It's just a whim... nothing more than a whim of a very special man... a simple idea that turned into a chimera... only Natalio Michelizzi knew what it was," Juan explained. According to him, Natalio initially wanted a small niche in the garden of his house called El Barranco, where he could place a Madonna statue from Buenos Aires. However, Natalio never brought the statue, and instead, asked Juan to build a small room, which eventually evolved into a full-fledged structure. When the building was finished, it remained silent for a long time. Then, Natalio approached Juan with a new idea: "How about building an eagle on top of this?" he said. And so, Juan crafted a wooden mold shaped like an eagle's head, lined it with stone, and poured concrete into it. After letting the mixture set, he removed the wood, revealing the majestic eagle perched atop the Eagle's Nest. Juan seemed thrilled as he shared his story, as if reliving his youth and the energy that came with it. I've visited this place several times when I was a child - it's only about 70km from where I live now. As I grew older, my curiosity only deepened: who could have built such an incredible structure using stone, and how did they manage to create something so unique? Today, I appreciate the Eagle even more, and with the advancement of 3D printing technology, I'm fascinated by the possibilities it holds. In fact, I'd love to visit a place that shares this mystique, or even explore a 3D printing center like MyMiniFactory.