Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
4.5
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Occupying the historic headquarters of Brazil's largest bank, the CCBB features an ever-changing program of art exhibitions, photography, theater, documentaries and feature films, and other engaging cultural manifestations. The building itself is a Baroque jewel, situated in the old financial district of São Paulo, and avant-garde events, such as a recent blaxploitation film retrospective, keep the CCBB on every hip Paulistano's cultural agenda.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Sé
Sé, which derives its name from Sé Square, is a central neighbourhood in historic São Paulo. Close by, the Law School, the Museum of the Court of Justice and the Metropolitan Cathedral offer inspiring architecture. If you are looking for cultural activities, head to Caixa Cultural and check the schedule. In the area there is a popular pedestrian street called “Rua Direita”, one of the first streets in the region, which today marks the crowded perimeter. Sé is a great area to explore during daytime, but use caution if visiting alone at night.
How to get there
- Sé • 4 min walk
- São Bento • 4 min walk
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DeFlesch
Sao Paulo, SP30 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
GReat historical building with the best exhibitions in Sao Paulo. Sometimes you may face a huge line, but mostly if you wait to see the opening or the last week of exhibitions. Brazilians tend to leave it to the last minute.
Written 22 July 2014
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Cristina S
Sao Paulo, SP89 contributions
Dec 2018
This place is nice for its arquitecture, exibitions, music, theatre and a whole range of cultural initiatives. Also, there is a nice and cozy coffee shop with specialty coffee and sweets. It is beautiful outside and inside and it is worth a visit.
Written 15 November 2019
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Silvia A
Sao Paulo, SP186 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
This cultural centre in the old city centre of São Paulo is a real archictetural gem. I´ve been there twice, and this time to see the Paul Klee´s exhibition. It was a very well organized exhibition with the material from the artist´s museum in Berna. In general this centre offers exhibitions and movies for free and it is an amazing opportunity to know works from international artists.
Written 3 March 2019
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SarahPaulini
Sao Paulo, SP25 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
As soon as you walk into CCBB, you think you are in Gringotts because of the façade, and indeed it used to be a branch of the Brazilian bank (still running but not in this location, although you find its ATM inside). The rooms are small but enough to enter you into the atmosphere of the current exhibit. You will be amazed by the architecture and the art in there.
Written 5 January 2019
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Naomi N
Sao Paulo, SP149 contributions
July 2018 • Family
In the Centro Velho there are old buildings that tell their story. It is possible to visit downtown with a free guided tour also.
Written 19 December 2018
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f_biamarias
Sao Paulo, SP33 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
The Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil is in a must! Great cultural place to visit! It´is is in a historical building that has been restored, and place very interesting exhibitions and important of cultural scene at São Paulo. It also has a theater, a cinema and educative programs for visitants. You got to know its exhibitions and programation.
Written 28 April 2017
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Audirmartins
Sao Paulo, SP210 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Old building very well maintained, with temporary exhibitions,
check the art exhibition on the website ccbb-sp
There is no park lot there, better to go by metro or bus
check the art exhibition on the website ccbb-sp
There is no park lot there, better to go by metro or bus
Written 25 January 2017
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Laura_laino
4 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
When friends come from abroad, I enjoy showing them the oldest part of the city. In this area you can find the CCBB (Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil). The building itself is worth the visit. But when there are exibirions it is even better. The best ones were Picasso and Impressionists, which were held in the last years. A good way to arrive is through São Bento subway, so that you can also visit the church and buy the special bread monks produce
Written 20 December 2016
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Celia Ingarano
Sao Paulo, SP20 contributions
Aug 2015
Instead of beiang a very small Theatre the building is very beautiful and it was rebuilt recently. the shows are normally very nice
Written 22 June 2016
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Cid F
Sao Paulo, SP37 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
Located downtown in the historic heart of Sao Paulo, CCBB is an interesting 1901 building that was completely renovated. The original features have been restored, keeping the lines that make it one of the most significant examples of early century architecture.
Check exhibits agenda and don't miss a chance to visit this cultural center with other nice and historical spots around, Praça da Sé Cathedral, Mosteiro Sao Bento, Patio do Colegio, Martinelli Building, among others
Check exhibits agenda and don't miss a chance to visit this cultural center with other nice and historical spots around, Praça da Sé Cathedral, Mosteiro Sao Bento, Patio do Colegio, Martinelli Building, among others
Written 24 March 2016
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Dependendo do tamanho da mala sim pois eles tem guarda volumes.
Written 26 August 2019
Normalmente não paga-se, mas o que sempre faço antes de sair de casa, é entrar no site dos locais que pretendo visitar e ver horário de funcionamento, valor de ingresso, ver a programação, se tem café ou restaurante, enfim ver o que os locais oferecem.
Written 19 June 2019
Você pegou muita fila para ver a exposição de Picasso?
Written 4 June 2015
Não. Fui em um sábado, porém às 18:00h.
Written 8 June 2015
Martin L
Havlickuv Brod, Czech Republic
Dobrý den rád bych věděl kolik stojí vstupenka (dospělí). Děkuji
Written 22 April 2015
Cintia S
Carapicuiba, SP
O CCBB está aberto ao público de quarta a segunda (fecha às terças), das 9h às 21h.O CCBB não abre nos dias 24, 25 e 31 de Dezembro e 01 de Janeiro. Na Quarta-feira de Cinzas, o prédio abre às 12h.Exposição, Ideias e Programa Educativo: Acesso gratuito.Artes Cênicas (teatro, dança e ópera) e Música: R$ 20,00 (inteira) e R$ 10,00 (meia-entrada).Cinema: R$ 10,00 (inteira) e R$ 5,00 (meia-entrada).
Written 26 January 2018
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