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The square holds São Bento's church and monastery, a 17th century monastery, where mass is still held against a backdrop of Gregorian chants. The monks' bakery is a temptation. Give in, it’s no sin.
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Bovespa - São Paulo Stock Exchange
This exchange is the largest in South America, founded in 1890 by Emílio Rangel Pestana. You can have a visit to the museum inside the building, showcasing Brazil's economic history.
Altino Arantes Building, Farol Santander
Previously known as the Banespa building (after the bank that used to occupy the building), it was the tallest skyscraper in the city between its completion in 1947 and the construction of the Itália building in 1965. Aside from art exhibitions, a cafe and an indoor skate park, visitors can take a lift to the 35th floor and climb up to the tower, from which there are panoramic views of the city. The top of the building lights up in different colors to celebrate certain dates.
Palácio dos Correios
The first home to the state's mail service, constructed in 1922. It hosts many exhibitions, mainly focused on the company's history.
Vale do Anhangabaú
The valley is a giant boulevard with gardens, sculptures and a view of the main downtown office buildings. The Altino Arantes building and the Correios Palace are here.
Paróquia Matriz Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Built in a neo-romantic style with neo-gothic details, it resembles medieval churches in northern Europe. It was temporarily the cathedral of São Paulo between 1930 and 1954. Contains paintings of Henri Bernard, Benedito Calixto and Carlos Oswald.
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Once the bank’s first headquarters in São Paulo — offers an excellent program of arts, movies, theater and music at accessible prices.