Latin America Memorial, Cultural and political complex in Barra Funda District, Brazil
The Latin America Memorial is a building and museum complex in the Barra Funda District of São Paulo that covers more than eight hectares. Several buildings are linked by footbridges and enclose two central squares with exhibition spaces for art and documentation.
The complex was inaugurated in March 1989 under governor Orestes Quércia and aimed to strengthen cultural ties between Brazil and its neighboring countries. Oscar Niemeyer designed seven modernist structures that together foster an open dialogue about the continent's shared past.
The Victor Civita Library holds around 30,000 volumes on Latin American themes and offers readers a quiet space for browsing. The Pavilion of Creativity presents handcrafted works from the region and gives insight into traditional skills of different peoples.
The complex opens from Tuesday through Sunday between 9 in the morning and 6 in the evening and admission is free. All buildings and outdoor areas are wheelchair accessible and allow for relaxed exploration.
A concrete sculpture on the Civic Square shows a large hand holding a red map of Latin America and recalls past conflicts. The shape of the hand appears open and inviting while the color of the map stands symbolically for the shared struggles of the region.
Location: Barra Funda District
Location: São Paulo
Inception: March 18, 1989
Architects: Oscar Niemeyer
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Secretaria de Estado da Cultura
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-18:00
Phone: +551138234600
Website: http://memorial.org.br
GPS coordinates: -23.52731,-46.66535
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:25
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