Monumento Rodoviário da Rodovia Presidente Dutra, Art Deco highway monument in Piraí, Brazil.
The Monumento Rodoviário rises 46 meters high at kilometer 226 of Via Dutra, featuring an architectural tower and extensive observation areas.
Construction began in 1926 under President Washington Luiz's administration, and the monument was officially inaugurated on May 13, 1938 as a transportation landmark.
The structure contained four notable panels by artist Candido Portinari depicting highway construction themes, measuring 0.96 by 7.68 meters each.
The monument included a restaurant and leisure facilities across 54,000 square meters, serving as a rest stop for travelers between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Eight bas-relief panels by Albert Freyhoffer decorate the exterior, illustrating the progression of transportation methods through the 1930s.
Inception: May 18, 1926
Architectural style: Art Deco
Website: http://saopauloantiga.com.br%2Fmonumento-rodoviario%2F&h=sAQG-ir42
GPS coordinates: -22.67296,-43.83255
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28
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