Palácio Dez de Julho

The Palácio Dez de Julho is a former coffee baron's residence in Pindamonhangaba with French-influenced architectural style and high-quality interior details. The building features a grand staircase, cast iron railings, and decorative skylights that reflect the wealth of its original owners.

The palace was built between 1870 and 1876 by French architect Charles Peyrouton for the Baron of Itapeva during a period when coffee prosperity transformed the Paraíba Valley. This construction period marked the height of economic success in the region.

The interior displays elements of how wealthy coffee merchants lived in the 19th century, with imported finishes and carefully crafted room details throughout. Visitors can observe the everyday luxury and attention to craftsmanship that defined life among the economic elite of that era.

The building is located in downtown Pindamonhangaba on Deputado Claro Cesar Street and now functions as a cultural space for events and activities. Visitors should check opening times in advance, as it is not open to the public every day.

The building used burned bricks as a construction material, a technique that was innovative and advanced for Brazilian architecture of that time. This construction method helped make the building durable and resistant to the climate.