Quartel da Luz, Military barracks in Luz district, São Paulo, Brazil
Description
Quartel da Luz is a large military building with four equal sides measuring around 84 meters and an underground tunnel system that circles the entire perimeter. The structure displays the classic design of a barracks with its characteristic square layout and hidden subterranean passages.
History
The building was designed in 1892 by architect Ramos de Azevedo and played a central role in two important Brazilian events: the 1924 Revolution and the 1932 Constitutional Revolution. These events made the barracks a place of great political importance in the history of São Paulo.
Culture
The building houses multiple monuments, including memorials to soldiers who died in the Canudos War and exhibits of historical military equipment.
Practical
The location is situated at Avenida Tiradentes 440 and contains an underground museum with historical military items such as uniforms, medals, and documents. Visitors should know that access and opening hours should be checked in advance, as the site is an active facility.
Did you know?
The building was constructed with imported materials, including bricks from Italy and tiles from France, resembling the architecture of the French Foreign Legion headquarters in Morocco. This international material sourcing was an unusual choice for a late 19th-century Brazilian military structure.
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