| Edifício Itália | |
|---|---|
 Edifício Itália in
São Paulo | |
.png)  Edifício Itália Location within São Paulo  Edifício Itália Edifício Itália (Brazil) | |
| General information | |
| Type | Skyscraper |
| Location | Ipiranga Avenue, 344 Centre, São Paulo |
| Coordinates | 23°32′44″S 46°38′37″W / 23.54556°S 46.64361°W |
| Construction started | 1956 |
| Completed | 1965 |
| Inaugurated | 1965 |
| Height | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 46 |
| Floor area | 52,000 m2 (560,000 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 19 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Franz Heep |
| References | |
| [1] [2] [3] [4] | |
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]
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
- List of tallest buildings in São Paulo
- List of tallest buildings in Brazil
- List of tallest buildings in South America
References
- ^ a b "Edificio Italia". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Edifício Itália". emporis.com. Emporis. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Edificio Italia". skyscraperpage.com. SkyscraperPage. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Szabatura, Taísa (23 October 2020). "Maravilha arquitetônica". Istoé (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ https://www.citas.com.br/post/predios-mais-altos-de-sao-paulo-conheca-os-famosos-arranha-ceus
External links
- Terraço Itália
- Skyscraper Page
Geographic data related to
Edifício Itália at
OpenStreetMap
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