Mirante do Vale, Commercial skyscraper in Central Zone of São Paulo, Brazil.
Mirante do Vale is a commercial skyscraper in São Paulo's central area, rising 170 meters with 51 floors and modern concrete facades. The building contains multiple elevators serving its office and commercial spaces throughout its height.
Construction began in 1960 under engineer Waldomiro Zarzur and architect Aron Kogan, with completion in 1966. For decades, it stood as one of Brazil's tallest structures, defining the city's skyline during that era.
The building remained the highest structure in Brazil for 48 years until 2014, marking its position in São Paulo's architectural identity.
The building can be entered from three different points on Prestes Maia Avenue, Pedro Lessa Square, and Brigadeiro Tobias Street. Depending on where you are in the city, one entrance may be more convenient than the others.
The concrete and steel lattice at the top once carried large neon signs for brands such as Fanta and Sharp. The signs were removed under São Paulo's Cidade Limpa clean-city law, so the crown now stands bare. From the top, by permission, the whole downtown and part of Avenida Paulista are visible.
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