Catetinho
Park Way, Brazil
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 09:00-17:00; PH 09:00-17:00
- Phone
- +55 61 3338 8803
From OpenStreetMap — confirm before travelling
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The Catetinho, designed by Oscar Niemeyer in 1956 and located in Park Way, Brazil, served as the first official workplace of President Juscelino Kubitschek. Now a museum, this modernist structure represents a significant moment in Brazilian architectural and political history, having functioned as the president's residence during the early years of his administration. The building is recognized as a heritage asset by IPHAN (the Brazilian Institute of National Historical and Artistic Heritage).
Architect
- Built
- Type
- museum, official residence
- Heritage
- heritage asset listed by IPHAN
- Place
- Park Way, Brazil
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