Catetinho
Park Way
Édifice public
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Catetinho
Welcome to Kah-te-cheen-yoh, the humble yet historically monumental 'Palace of Planks.' Standing in the midst of the Sah-rah-do vegetation in the Gah-mah district, this wooden structure was the very first official residence of…
Listen in the app2The Pilotis and the Ground Floor
As we approach the structure, the most striking feature is its elevation on pilotis, or stilts. This is a classic modernist technique that creates a sheltered open space underneath the building. …
Listen in the app3The Kitchen — A Taste of Minas Gerais
Located in a separate annex to prevent fires and manage heat, the kitchen is one of the most evocative rooms in the museum. For a president born in Minas Gerais, the kitchen was the heart of the home. …
Listen in the app4The Office — Where the Capital Began
Ascending the stairs, we enter the 'Sah-lah de Des-pah-shos,' or the Presidential Office. This was the first official workspace of the Brazilian Presidency in the Central Plateau. …
Listen in the app5The Music Room and 'Água de Beber'
Next to the office is a room with a unique cultural legacy: the Music Room. JK was a lover of music and often invited artists to stay at the Catetinho. …
Listen in the app6The Presidential Suite — Rest for a Visionary
The 'Suite Presidencial' is where JK would rest after his exhausting visits to the work sites. It is a simple room, yet it reflects the elegance of the man. …
Listen in the app7The Churrasqueira — Festivals and Feasts
Outside, in the 'quintal' or backyard of the palace, we find the 'Churrasqueira'—the barbecue pit. This was the site of the legendary feasts that JK would host for his friends and visitors from around the world. …
Listen in the app8Fonte Tom Jobim — The Spring of Inspiration
A short walk through a 'trilha' (trail) in the woods behind the palace leads to the 'Fonte Tom Zhose-bean.' This is the natural spring of crystal-clear water that inspired the song 'Água de Beber.' The spring flows spontaneously…
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As we conclude our journey through the Kah-te-cheen-yoh, I hope you have felt the immense weight of history contained within these modest wooden walls. We have explored the 'Palace of Planks' from its stilts to its presidential…
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What is Catetinho?
Catetinho is a place in Park Way with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Park Way |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -15.9475, -47.9883 |
| Last updated |