Edifício Copan
An S-shaped, wave-like residential block designed by Oscar Niemeyer, home to about 5,000 people and a showcase of Brazilian modernist architecture.
Designed by Brazilian modernist master Oscar Niemeyer and completed in 1966, the Copan has 38 floors and some 1,160 apartments, earning it the nickname 'a vertical city'. The ground-floor shopping arcade houses cafés, bookshops and record shops, with a very 'São Paulo' atmosphere. The rooftop observation deck used to open free of charge on weekdays at set times, with queuing and registration, but policies change often, so check before you go. The top floor of the Edifício Italia across the street is the best spot to photograph the Copan's overall curve. About a 5-minute walk from República metro station.
Opening hours
Ground-floor shopping arcade open daytime; rooftop hours vary
Nearby sights
- Edifício Italia
- Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
- Edifício Martinelli
- Farol Santander
- Mosteiro de São Bento
- São Paulo Cathedral (Sé)
- Pátio do Colégio
- Rua 25 de Março