Edifício_Itália

Edifício Itália

Edifício Itália

Skyscraper in Centre, São Paulo

Edifício Itália (Portuguese for "Italy Building") (whose official name is Circolo Italiano) is a 165 m (541 ft) tall 46-story skyscraper located in the República district, Central Zone of São Paulo, Brazil. Built from 1956 to 1965, it has a rooftop observation deck, open for tourists.[1][4]

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Edifício Itália was designed by Brazilian architect Franz Heep.[4] It is the 4th tallest building in São Paulo.[5]

Design and facilities

The building's facade was designed to create natural ventilation and stable internal air while protecting tenants from the direct sunlight.[4]

Terraço Itália Restaurant

Inaugurated on 29 September 1967, the Terraço Itália Restaurant is one of the best known restaurants in the city, located at the 41st floor, with wide views to the city's southern zone. In 1968, the restaurant was visited by Queen Elizabeth II.[4]

The Bar do Terraço is a bar with live music located on the 42nd floor. It faces the northern zone of the city and the Serra da Cantareira. It has access to the terrace, the building's observatory.

Sala São Paulo

The Sala São Paulo is a famous room for corporate and social events located in the 41st floor.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Edificio Italia". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Edifício Itália". emporis.com. Emporis. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
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    "Edificio Italia". skyscraperpage.com. SkyscraperPage. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
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    Szabatura, Taísa (23 October 2020). "Maravilha arquitetônica". Istoé (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
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    https://www.citas.com.br/post/predios-mais-altos-de-sao-paulo-conheca-os-famosos-arranha-ceus
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