Palácio Paiaguás, Palace and state government headquarters in Centro Político Administrativo, Cuiabá, Brazil.
Palácio Paiaguás is the seat of Mato Grosso state government and sits within an administrative center outside the city's downtown area. The building houses both the official working offices of government officials and the governor's residence under a single structure.
Construction began in the early 1970s under state leadership and took roughly two years to complete. The building marked a shift toward developing more modern administrative infrastructure for the state.
The building takes its name from an indigenous nation that once navigated the waterways of the region and left their mark on local history. This name choice links the seat of government to the people who inhabited the land before colonial arrival.
The palace sits several kilometers from downtown and is best reached by car or taxi from central areas. The grounds offer space to walk around, and public access to interior spaces depends on special permission or scheduled tours.
A large mural decorates the exterior wall and depicts livestock and agricultural themes, crafted using marble, granite, and bold colors. The artwork gives the modern government building a distinctive visual character.
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