Edifício Martinelli
South America's first skyscraper, completed in 1929, a pink building created by an Italian immigrant, with the rooftop open for visits by reservation.
This 30-storey building, built by Italian immigrant entrepreneur Martinelli, was once the tallest in Latin America. Its façade is pink in a classical style, and the top floor features his own 'rooftop villa'. The building now houses government offices, and the rooftop terrace opens for free guided tours at regular intervals (advance booking online is required, with limited places), offering views over the old city centre and the Anhangabaú valley. Even without going up, you can photograph the old city skyline from the street below, alongside the Farol Santander next door. About a 3-minute walk from São Bento metro station.
Opening hours
Rooftop tours by reservation (mainly weekdays)
Nearby sights
- Farol Santander
- Mosteiro de São Bento
- Rua 25 de Março
- Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
- Pátio do Colégio
- São Paulo Cathedral (Sé)
- Municipal Market of São Paulo
- Catavento Cultural e Educacional