Edifício Itália

Edifício Itália
Edifício Itália in São Paulo
Edifício Itália
Location within São Paulo
Edifício Itália
Edifício Itália (Brazil)
General information
TypeSkyscraper
LocationIpiranga Avenue, 344
Centre, São Paulo
Coordinates23°32′44″S 46°38′37″W / 23.54556°S 46.64361°W / -23.54556; -46.64361
Construction started1956 (1956)
Completed1965 (1965)
Inaugurated1965 (1965)
Height165 m (541 ft)
Technical details
Floor count46
Floor area52,000 m2 (560,000 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators19
Design and construction
Architect(s)Franz Heep
References

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.

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