| Edifício Itália | |
| Map Type: | Brazil São Paulo City#Brazil |
| Map Dot Label: | Edifício Itália |
| Building Type: | Skyscraper |
| Location: | Ipiranga Avenue, 344 Centre, São Paulo |
| Location Town: | --> |
| Coordinates: | -23.5456°N -46.6436°W |
| Destruction Date: | --> |
| Height: | 165m (541feet) |
| Floor Count: | 46 |
| Floor Area: | 52000m2 |
| Elevator Count: | 19 |
| Architect: | Franz Heep |
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| References: | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
Edifício Itália (Portuguese for "Italy Building") (whose official name is Circolo Italiano) is a 165m (541feet) 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]
The building's facade was designed to create natural ventilation and stable internal air while protecting tenants from the direct sunlight.[4]
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.
The Sala São Paulo is a famous room for corporate and social events located in the 41st floor.