Skate park
One of the city's best.
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Praça Franklin Roosevelt, «Roosevelt» for short, is a public square in central São Paulo between Rua da Consolação and Rua Augusta, at the start of the famous «Minhocão» elevated road. It was built between 1968 and 1970 as a concrete complex over the underpass linking the elevated road with the east-west axis; it had been called Praça das Guianas and Praça da Consolação and was renamed after US president Franklin Roosevelt. After decades of decline it was renovated in 2011 and 2012 into a broad open space, and its skate park was enlarged in 2014 to become one of the city's best-known skating spots. Small independent theatres, cafés and bars surround it, making it a meeting place for theatregoers and cultural nightlife. The square is always open and best in the evening, when it fills with skaters and theatre crowds; keep an eye on belongings as anywhere downtown. It is close to Rua Augusta and the Copan building.
One of the city's best.
Around the square.
Bars and cafés.
Between Rua da Consolação and Rua Augusta, central São Paulo
Edifício CopanThe Copan Building is an icon of modern Brazilian architecture on Avenida Ipiran4 minutes walk4.8
Praça da República (São Paulo)Praça da República is a park and public square covering several blocks of histor9 minutes walk4.0
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CCBB São Paulo (Banco do Brasil Cultural Centre)On a narrow pedestrian street in São Paulo's historic centre stands a building o16 minutes walk4.7Its skate park, enlarged in 2014, and the small theatres and cafés around it.