Casa do Sol, Heritage house and creative residence in Campinas, Brazil.
Casa do Sol is a heritage house and creative residence located in the Parque Xangrilá neighborhood, sitting within a large wooded property that creates a secluded setting. The building and its gardens are protected landmarks, now operated as an institute for literary preservation and cultural programs.
The residence was home to writer Hilda Hilst from 1965 until her death in 2004, serving as her primary workplace for creating literary works. Over these decades, it became an important gathering space for Brazilian intellectuals and creative professionals.
The house now serves as the Hilda Hilst Institute, dedicated to preserving and promoting Brazilian literature and the writer's legacy. Visitors can explore spaces where she lived and worked, experiencing the intellectual environment she created.
Entry to the site requires advance authorization and visitors should confirm current visiting arrangements beforehand. The grounds with gardens are best explored on foot with comfortable shoes.
During the 1970s and 1980s, writers, physicists, musicians, and artists from across Brazil were drawn to gather here, creating a hub for interdisciplinary exchange. These meetings shaped intellectual discourse in Brazil during a transformative period.
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