Edifício Itália
Skyscraper in Centre, São Paulo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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General information | |
Type | Skyscraper |
Location | Ipiranga Avenue, 344 Centre, São Paulo |
Coordinates | 23°32′44″S 46°38′37″W |
Construction started | 1956 (1956) |
Completed | 1965 (1965) |
Inaugurated | 1965 (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 |
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Edifício Itália was designed by Brazilian architect Franz Heep.[4] It is the 4th tallest building in São Paulo.[5]