Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
State of Sao Paulo · Brazil
In the historical heart of the city, the Cultural Center Banco do Brasil occupies a building of 1901 with five floors. Cinema, theater, auditorium, store and coffee shop as well as great exhibitions all in a neoclassical architecture.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Bank of Brazil Cultural Center
Welcome to the Sen-troh Kool-too-rahl Bahn-koh doh Brah-zeel, or CCBB, located in the historic heart of Sow Pow-loh. This architectural gem is more than just a museum; it is a monumental bridge between Brazil's financial history…
Listen in the app2The Grand Rotunda — Architecture of Light
Our exploration begins in the heart of the building: the central rotunda. This vast, open atrium is the architectural signature of the CCBB. …
Listen in the app3From Salt to Digital — The Evolution of Currency
On the upper levels, we find the permanent exhibition 'Do Sal ao Digital'—From Salt to Digital. This is a scholarly and economic journey through the history of payment and commercial exchange. …
Listen in the app4The Founding of the Bank — A Royal History
In a series of seven dedicated rooms, the museum tells the specific story of the Bank of Brazil, an institution inextricably linked to the history of the Brazilian state. The narrative begins in eighteen-oh-eight, with the…
Listen in the app5The Fifth Floor — The Library of Knowledge
Ascending to the fifth floor, we find one of the CCBB's most tranquil and significant resources: its massive library. Housing over two hundred and fifty thousand items, it is a sanctuary for scholars and students in the heart of…
Listen in the app6Temporary Exhibits — The 'Playmode' Experience
The CCBB is renowned for its rotating schedule of temporary exhibitions, which often feature avant-garde and interactive art from around the world. One recent highlight was the 'Playmode' exhibition, which explored the…
Listen in the app7Performance Spaces — Theater, Cinema, and Music
Our final stop within the center is the dedicated performance spaces, which are often located in the lower levels or specialized halls. The CCBB features two theaters, a cinema, and spaces for music and dance. …
Listen in the app8Bank of Brazil Cultural Center
As we conclude our tour of the Sen-troh Kool-too-rahl Bahn-koh doh Brah-zeel, we step back out into the vibrant, chaotic energy of historic Sow Pow-loh. We have traversed a century of history, from the founding of a royal bank to…
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What is Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil?
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil is a place in State of Sao Paulo · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Sao Paulo · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -23.5475, -46.6346 |
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