Montreal Building, São Paulo

Name: Montreal Building
Address: 1267 Rua dos Andradas, São Paulo, Brazil

#121 among attractions in São Paulo

Skyscraper, Modernist architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Montreal Building is an apartment building in São Paulo, Brazil. It was designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer and executed by Carlos Lemos. The building was designed in 1950, construction began in 1951, and opened in 1954. It was one of several buildings in São Paulo commissioned by the Banco Nacional Imobiliário to meet the demand for dense, high-rise residential structures in the center of the city. The building was the first of Niemeyer's large-scale works in São Paulo; it predates the Copan, Triângulo e Califórnia buildings. Basic units in the building sold for Cr$ 280,000 at the time of its opening. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 23°32'23"S, 46°38'14"W

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1267 Rua dos AndradasSé (República)São Paulo Brazil

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Day trips

Montreal Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Mercado Municipal, Museu da Língua Portuguesa, Galeria do Rock.

0.4 miNE
Established museum for Brazilian artwork
Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo
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0.5 miE
Shopping, Ramos de Azevedo, Market
Mercado Municipal, São Paulo
13 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of São Paulo, Brazil, the Mercado Municipal, commonly known as Mercadão, stands as a vibrant emblem of the city's rich culinary culture. This sprawling market, inaugurated in 1933, is not only a place where locals shop for groceries but...
~1870 ftN
Museum, History museum
Museu da Língua Portuguesa, São Paulo
10 min walk • The Museu da Língua Portuguesa, nestled in the bustling metropolis of São Paulo, Brazil, is a beacon for language enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike. This innovative museum is dedicated to the Portuguese language, the very vessel of Brazil's rich cultural...
~1440 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria do Rock, São Paulo
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0.4 miS
Theater, Ramos de Azevedo, Neo-renaissance architecture
Theatro Municipal, São Paulo
11 min walk • The Theatro Municipal of São Paulo stands as one of Brazil's most important and historic cultural venues, located in the heart of the city at Praça Ramos de Azevedo. This architectural masterpiece, inaugurated in 1911, is a testament to the city's rich cultural...
0.5 miN
Urban green space with sculptures
Jardim da Luz, São Paulo
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0.4 miS
Park
Vale do Anhangabaú, São Paulo
11 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of São Paulo, Brazil, Vale do Anhangabaú is a verdant oasis amid the city's concrete jungle. This sprawling urban park serves as a vital lung and recreational space for Paulistanos and visitors alike.
0.5 miS
Bridge, Tourist information
Viaduto do Chá, São Paulo
13 min walk • Spanning the Anhangabaú Valley in the bustling heart of São Paulo, Brazil, the Viaduto do Chá is a bridge that not only connects two important city points but also stands as a historical monument, reflecting São Paulo's growth and transformation.
~1710 ftSE
Grand church with a popular bakery
Mosteiro de São Bento, São Paulo
9 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of São Paulo, Brazil, the Mosteiro de São Bento is a tranquil sanctuary of spiritual heritage and architectural grandeur. This historic church, a cornerstone of the city's cultural landscape, has been a place of Benedictine worship...
~850 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Igreja Martin Luther, São Paulo
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0.5 miS
Architecture, City hall
Matarazzo Building, São Paulo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Montreal Building?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo (3 min walk), Igreja Martin Luther, São Paulo (5 min walk), Mirante do Vale, São Paulo (6 min walk), Largo do Paissandu, São Paulo (6 min walk).

How to get to Montreal Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Montreal Building:

Bus

Rio Branco • Lines: 509M-10, 5154-10, 609F-10, 7550-10, 8215-10, N101-11 (3 min walk)
Rio Branco 2 • Lines: 701A-10, 702C-10, 7458-10 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Avenida Senador Queiros • Lines: 2290-10 (4 min walk)
São João • Lines: 2290-10 (6 min walk)

Metro

Luz • Lines: 1, 4 (8 min walk)
São Bento • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Train

Júlio Prestes (14 min walk)
Tiradentes (18 min walk)