← Back to feed

13-meter wall built to block neighboring building's view goes viral on social media

2 sources · 19 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

A 13-meter tall wall built in 2001 in Passos (MG) went viral on social media after a photo was posted on X. The wall blocks the view from neighboring building windows to preserve the privacy of the house's backyard.

The 13-meter wall was built in 2001, shortly after the neighboring building was completed, when the homeowner discovered that the building's balconies faced his backyard. Before building the wall, there were failed negotiation attempts between the parties, including proposals for architectural solutions and even purchasing the apartments facing the house.

1. What we know (3)

The wall was built in 2001

2 sources G1 Veja

The X post had over 4 million views

2 sources G1 Veja

The wall was designed by an architect

2 sources G1 Veja
2. Where coverage thins out (3)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (3)

The wall is 13.4 meters tall by 6 meters wide and was built with interspaced burnt ceramic bricks

Reported by: G1
Did not cover: Veja

There were negotiation attempts before building the wall, including proposals for architectural solutions and purchasing apartments

Reported by: G1
Did not cover: Veja

One building unit was offered for R$ 1.3 million

Reported by: G1
Did not cover: Veja
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

All sources

2