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BANESPA Building: Great History and Architecture
If you are planning to go to Brazil, in specific to Sao Paulo, there are certain attractions you should never miss under any circumstances. One of them refers to the BANESPA Building, which is called the Edificio Altino Arantes (Banespa) in Spanish. It is considered to be one of the main attractions Brazil relies on. At the beginning, this building was intended to be headquarters of the Bank of the State of Sao Paulo. Its architecture is so famous since its construction was based on the structure of the Empire State Building.
This great building, which is 161,22 meters high, has 36 floors and boasts an area of 17,951 m². In order for you to have an idea of the impressive size of the building, it is good for you to know that it has 1,119 windows, 900 steps and 14 elevators. Now you understand why it has been classified as the tallest building in all Sao Paulo, do not you? Besides, it was considered the huger armed concrete structure in the whole world in the year 1948.
However, its style is not the only thing that makes this building so special that hundreds of visitors go there annually. The incredible panoramic view that can be enjoyed from there is another fantastic feature for which the building is well-known. So, if you want to know a really impressive attraction in Sao Paulo, which by the way, is a very fascinating place by itself, please, do not hesitate to go to the BANESPA Building.
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