SESC Pompeia
A cultural and sports centre converted from an old factory by architect Lina Bo Bardi, distinguished by its concrete towers and irregular porthole-like windows.
SESC Pompeia was designed by Italian-born Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi (designer of MASP) and opened in 1982. It converted a former barrel factory into a library, exhibition halls, a theatre and a restaurant, and added two concrete sports towers linked by overhead walkways and covered in irregular openings, making it a must-visit for architecture enthusiasts. Most areas are free, with performances and exhibitions running year-round, and at weekends locals sunbathe and read on the wooden platforms. Located in Pompeia in the west of the city; take a taxi or bus.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 09:00–22:00; Sun 09:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Vila Madalena
- Museu do Futebol
- Beco do Batman
- Rua Oscar Freire & Jardins
- Edifício Copan
- Edifício Italia
- Sala São Paulo
- Avenida Paulista