Palácio Duque de Caxias, Military headquarters building in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Duque de Caxias Palace spans 86,000 square meters across 23 floors, featuring red and black granite exteriors with Brazilian marble flooring throughout its structure.
Built in 1941 to replace the Republic Square Headquarters from 1811, the palace served as the Ministry of War until 1971 when military operations moved to Brasilia.
The main hall contains a 13-meter stained glass window depicting the Battle of Itororó, along with bronze panels illustrating significant military themes and achievements.
The building houses the Eastern Military Command and the 1st Military Region, centralizing administrative operations for multiple military branches in Rio de Janeiro.
The Noble Hall on the tenth floor displays detailed stained glass windows depicting historical battles, including the Battle of Guararapes and the Proclamation of the Republic.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Centro
Address: Praça Duque de Caxias, 25 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20221-260
GPS coordinates: -22.90361,-43.18917
Latest update: May 19, 2025 02:44
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