The Altino Arantes Building (Portuguese: Edifício Altino Arantes), also known as the Banespa Building (in Portuguese: Edifício do Banespa), and most popularly by Banespão (big Banespa) is an important Art deco skyscraper located in São Paulo, Brazil.
The building was constructed to be the headquarters of the Bank of the State of São Paulo (Banespa), between 1939 and 1947. It remained the tallest building of the city for two decades until being surpassed by the Edifício Itália. Soon after its completion in the 1940s, it was named the world's largest structure of reinforced concrete. It was designed by Plínio Botelho do Amaral, who was inspired by the Empire State Building and Frank Lloyd Wright. Its panoramic view of the center of São Paulo and its outskirts attract thousands of visitors. In the future, the Altino Arantes building will become the headquarters of the Banespa Cultural Institute, facilitating artistic and cultural activities.
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Friday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Øyvind Kaul Kragerud | Feb 20, 2018
Good view. Interesting exibitions.
Eddie Rodrigues | Apr 6, 2017
I went two years ago to Sao Paulo and it was closed for visit. Now it is still closed. Could be a nice spot for tourists but they don't seem to care about opening it. Sadly.
Sangmin Nam | Apr 2, 2017
Except dangerous street, the building is so nice. It looks like old street in Europe. Should be careful with thieves around you.
Eduardo Moratto | Feb 16, 2017
Well, as other people mentioned, the visit to the building is closed for maintenance. So if you want to go there, better check before hand if they are accepting visitors.
Luiz de Souza | Feb 13, 2018
Good place
vivian astolphi | Apr 5, 2018
O prédio eh bonito, tecnológico e a exposiçao que vi era sensacional,maaas o mirante não eh 360° E eles usar o predio para fazer MUITA propaganda do Santander, o que deixa a desejar. Santander, todo mundo já sabe que o predio eh seu e somos gratos por traze-lo de volta, mas menos merchan funcionaria melhor :)
Felipe Takehara | Apr 18, 2018
It's the greatest architectural symbol of the city in its center! It is traditionally known as "banespão" it has been recently reopen for the public. It offers some free expositions and just a quick look to the entrance hall and its huge chandelier worth the visit! You can also pay a ticket to access other exposition and the observatory of the 26th floor.
Raphael André Raphaelandre | May 1, 2018
Nice place and view
Martha Portilla | May 26, 2018
Awesome place to visit in downtown Sao Paulo. Great art exhibits and views from the top. The restaurant on floor 26 is also pretty good and, amazingly, not expensive.
Nice Costa | May 13, 2018
Great place to go downtown Sao Paulo.
David M | Jun 23, 2018
Manhattan can eat it’s heart our! I feel as if the metropolis of São Paolo has so much more character, vibe and excitement to offer! This building is a symbol of that - beautiful restored with several levels being put to good use as either museums, exhibitions or functional spaces such as the skate park. My only criticism is that they put up glass on the observation deck which makes it impossible to take a good photo unless you squeeze your phone camera between the gaps
Eduardo Alves | Jul 15, 2018
R$20,00 pra subir. Te forçam a ir primeiro pro segundo andar pra ver um pouco da história do banco Banespa. Ai depois você já consegue ir direto para o 26 andar e ver a cidade do alto.
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