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Panorama of Rio de Janeiro File 856-158-171

Rio de Janeiro city

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structure #612652850building

Edificio Santos Dumont

existing 140.8 m 45 floors 1975

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Architectural Height140.8 m
Floors45
Completion1975
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
AddressRua Santa Luzia, 651
Smart AddressRua Santa Luzia 651
Smart AddressAvenida Calógeras 30
CityRio de Janeiro
CountryBrazil
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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