Quartel da Luz, Military barracks in Luz district, São Paulo, Brazil
The Quartel da Luz stands as a quadrilateral structure with 84-meter sides, featuring underground tunnels that encircle its entire perimeter.
Built in 1892 by architect Ramos de Azevedo, the barracks participated in major events including the Revolution of 1924 and Constitutional Revolution of 1932.
The building houses multiple monuments, including memorials to soldiers who died in the Canudos War and exhibits of historical military equipment.
Located at Avenida Tiradentes 440, the facility maintains an underground museum displaying uniforms, medals, and documents from various military campaigns.
The structure incorporates international architectural elements, with bricks from Italy and tiles from France, resembling the French Foreign Legion headquarters in Morocco.
Location: Bom Retiro District
Location: São Paulo
Inception: 1892
Creator: Ramos de Azevedo
Address: Avenida Tiradentes, 440 - Luz, São Paulo - SP, 01101-010
GPS coordinates: -23.53194,-46.63167
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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