Palácio Monroe

The Palácio Monroe was a monumental hall located in the Centro neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, originally built for the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. It was transported and reconstructed in Rio, opening in 1906 during the 3rd Pan-American Conference. The building served as the home of the Brazilian Congress and later the Senate until its controversial demolition in 1976, despite efforts to preserve it. Today, the site is home to the Cinelândia Metro Station, marking a significant chapter in Rio's architectural and political history.