The cover, wing-shaped concave ceiling has a wall of pictures and drawings telling the history of the country. Its apex points to the capital of Brazil, Brasilia. To enjoy the beautiful view from the beaches of São Vicente and Santos, the monument's observation deck juts 17 m from the slopes of the island Porchat.‹›
Niemeyer Monument

Oscar Niemeyer

Exterior · São Vicente, Brazil · 2002

Photo: Eric and Christian from Toronto, Canada · 2010-07-28 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Original 800×450

The cover, wing-shaped concave ceiling has a wall of pictures and drawings telling the history of the country. Its apex points to the capital of Brazil, Brasilia. To enjoy the beautiful view from the beaches of São Vicente and Santos, the monument's observation deck juts 17 m from the slopes of the island Porchat.

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