Edificio Río de Janeiro, Residential structure in Colonia Roma, Mexico City.
The red brick building features a distinctive conical roof, standing at the intersection of Durango and Orizaba streets in Mexico City.
The building was commissioned by Porfirio Diaz in 1908 for the Independence Centennial celebration and initially served as a luxury hotel.
The building inspired Sergio Pitol's Herralde Prize-winning novel 'El desfile del amor', which depicts the structure within its neighborhood setting.
The residential complex maintains its original exterior architectural elements while offering contemporary living spaces following the 1942 interior renovation.
Known as 'The Witches' House' due to its facade features resembling a witch's face, combined with German church-inspired pointed roof design.
Location: Mexico City
GPS coordinates: 19.42106,-99.15983
Latest update: March 10, 2025 00:06
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