Museu Republicano "Convencão de Itú", History museum in Itu, Brazil.
The Museu Republicano "Convencão de Itú" is a two-story building displaying portraits, letters, furniture, and personal objects from the Brazilian republican era. The exhibition rooms show how people lived and worked during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The building stands where republican activists gathered in 1873 to organize the republican movement in São Paulo. This meeting point marked a crucial moment when Brazilians began to challenge the monarchy.
The collection reflects how ordinary people experienced the shift from monarchy to republic through personal objects and documents on display. These items show the daily life and beliefs of those who were part of this political transformation.
The museum is laid out in a straightforward way, allowing visitors to move through the exhibition at their own pace without feeling rushed. The collections are organized by theme, making it easy to follow the historical connections.
The building was purchased in 1921 for 40 contos de réis, a sum that reflects the economic power of that era. Its architecture mirrors the style of residences built by wealthy coffee plantation owners in the 19th century.
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