The ''Granja do Torto'' (Officially the ''Residência Oficial do Torto'') is an

official residence An official residence is the residence of a head of state, head of government, governor, religious leader, leaders of international organizations, or other senior figure. It may be the same place where they conduct their work-related functions. ...

maintained by the Presidency of Brazil. It is a property with ranch-style features, located on the outskirts of the capital city of

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. It is used mainly as a weekend retreat by the president. Situated on 90 acres of land, the complex includes an artificial lake and stream, swimming pool, soccer field, multisport arena, helipad and an area of native forest.

History

The official residence of the president is the

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, inaugurated in 1958. However, the ''Granja do Torto'' has served as home to some former presidents, namely

João Goulart João Belchior Marques Goulart (1 March 1919 – 6 December 1976), commonly known as Jango, was a Brazilian politician who served as the 24th president of Brazil until a military coup d'état deposed him on 1 April 1964. He was considered the ...

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and

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. It was also used by President

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during her transition (from her election until her inauguration).

Art gallery

The ''Granja do Torto'' has works of art that are part of the art collection of the Presidency of the Republic. Works of different epochs and styles, such as "Italian pot with flowers", by Philip Sutton, and screen printings by

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.Palácios e residências oficiais - Granja do Torto - Acervo
("Palaces and official residences - ''Granja do Torto'' - Collection") Presidência da República. Retrieved on 2011-05-28. .

References

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External links

Presidency of the Republic: Granja do Torto
* Galler

Presidential palaces in Brazil Palaces in Brasília