Conjunto Nacional, Sao Paulo
The Conjunto Nacional project sought to blend different uses in the same structure. This massive project was the first of its kind. Architect David Libeskind spearheaded this modern enterprise, and construction was completed in 1956.
The horizontal part of Conjunto Nacional takes up an entire city block. This component hosts a shopping mall. Here, you will find a myriad of shops, clothing stores, movie theaters, bank branches, and restaurants. Try a pão de queijo, the popular Brazillian cheese bread ball, at one of the cafés.
The famous bookstore Livraria Cultura is located here. This is the largest bookstore in Latin America and is worth a look. The vertical portion of the Conjunto Nacional is home to apartments and offices.
The clock of the National Assembly is located on the top of Edificio Horsa and can be seen from 5 miles away.
The horizontal part of Conjunto Nacional takes up an entire city block. This component hosts a shopping mall. Here, you will find a myriad of shops, clothing stores, movie theaters, bank branches, and restaurants. Try a pão de queijo, the popular Brazillian cheese bread ball, at one of the cafés.
The famous bookstore Livraria Cultura is located here. This is the largest bookstore in Latin America and is worth a look. The vertical portion of the Conjunto Nacional is home to apartments and offices.
The clock of the National Assembly is located on the top of Edificio Horsa and can be seen from 5 miles away.
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Sight Name: Conjunto Nacional
Sight Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil (See walking tours in Sao Paulo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil (See walking tours in Sao Paulo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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