This year\u2019s FIFA World Cup tournament will take place in Brazil throughout the month of June. When you\u2019re not enjoying one of the matches, you can stroll the streets of S\u00e3o Paolo and take in some of the most stunning modernist architecture in the world. Here are three must-see bastions of modernism in the bustling Brazilian capital.<\/p>\n
Museu de Arte de S\u00e3o Paulo<\/strong><\/a> Edificio Copan<\/strong><\/a>
\nAvenida Paulista, 1578, Bela Vista, S\u00e3o Paulo<\/em>
\nOne of the most famous examples of modernism in S\u00e3o Paolo is Italian architect Lina Bo Bardi\u2019s Museu de Arte de S\u00e3o Paulo (MASP). MASP, the largest suspended structure in South America, is indicative of Bo Bardi\u2019s architectural originality. Two inverted red beams support the entire building (which is a huge cement block punctuated by windows). Underneath is a public plaza where a farmer\u2019s market, concerts and other events are held. Built in 1968, MASP continues to impress modernism aficionados around the world.<\/p>\n
\nAvenida Ipiranga 200, Centro, S\u00e3o Paulo, 01066\u2013900<\/em>
\nThe unforgettable Copan, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, is one of the most recognizable architectural structures in all of Brazil. The building\u2019s \u201cS\u201d shape is a reference to curves found in nature \u2013 such as those of a sand dune or a wave. The massive Copan was built to house 1,160 apartments of diverse layouts, occupying six blocks (in 1966 it was even given its own zip code!). Today, it continues to serve as a residential building, in addition to being a major tourist attraction.<\/p>\n