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Quick photo stops and fans of mid-century architecture.
Sociedade dos Motoristas do Sul de Minas
BR
Tourist Attraction·Historic, Abandoned, Curious
Located in the Centro neighborhood of Itajubá, the Sociedade dos Motoristas do Sul de Minas is a small, distinctive building dating back to the 1950s. Once a functioning Esso gas station, it has gained local notoriety for being called the 'smallest gas station in the world,' though this title is more folkloric than official. The structure is currently in a state of abandonment and remains locked to the public, but its vintage aesthetic and historical significance make it an interesting point of interest for those exploring the city's heritage. It is currently undergoing or awaiting official landmark status, serving as a silent witness to the mid-century development of Minas Gerais.
Located in the Centro neighborhood of Itajubá, the Sociedade dos Motoristas do Sul de Minas is a small, distinctive building dating back to the 1950s. Once a functioning Esso gas station, it has gained local notoriety for being called the 'smallest gas station in the world,' though this title is more folkloric than official. The structure is currently in a state of abandonment and remains locked to the public, but its vintage aesthetic and historical significance make it an interesting point of interest for those exploring the city's heritage. It is currently undergoing or awaiting official landmark status, serving as a silent witness to the mid-century development of Minas Gerais.
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Address
Praça Dr. Pereira dos Santos - Centro,Itajubá - MG, 37500-028, Brazil
Phone(35) 3623-5366
Highlights
Unique mid-century architectural design.
Locally famous as the 'smallest gas station'.
Historic Esso station heritage from the 1950s.
Central location in the heart of Itajubá.
Occasion Tags
Tourists, Locals
Reviews
4.0
Great2 reviews
Visitors describe the Sociedade dos Motoristas do Sul de Minas as a curious but neglected piece of local history. It is frequently referred to as the 'smallest gas station in the world,' though reviewers clarify that this is not an official Guinness World Record. The building is a small 1950s construction that formerly served as an Esso station. While it is considered a landmark, reviewers note that it is currently abandoned and remains locked 24 hours a day. Consequently, it is inaccessible to the public and can only be viewed from the outside. Despite its state of disrepair, it remains a point of interest for its unique architectural style.
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Location
Centro, Itajubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil
