Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Casa das Caldeiras

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 94,640 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Casa das Caldeiras

Casa das Caldeiras, Cultural center in Água Branca district, São Paulo, Brazil.

Casa das Caldeiras is a cultural center housed in a former industrial power plant in the Água Branca district of São Paulo. The building features three massive brick chimneys and high ceilings with upper windows, retaining the raw character of its manufacturing past.

The plant was built in the 1920s to supply power to the Matarazzo Industries complex, which operated the largest industrial facility in Latin America during the 1930s. The site received heritage protection in 1986 and gradually transitioned into a cultural venue.

The name Casa das Caldeiras refers to the boilers that once generated power for the Matarazzo complex. Since the factories closed, the building has hosted cultural and social events, and it now operates as a center for independent productions, with its space dedicated to culture and art.

The complex stood near two railway lines, the São Paulo Railway and the E. F. Sorocabana, which carried raw materials in and finished goods out; the old tracks trace the site's industrial layout. The grounds covered about 113,000 m², with roughly 95,000 m² built up across some 20 buildings, so allow time to walk between structures.

The three brick chimneys rise more than 30 metres, and the plant was built to power a complex of over 320 factories spread across São Paulo and São Caetano do Sul. The site was listed by CONDEPHAAT in 1986 and restored in 1999.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,640 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
GPS coordinates
-23.52536,-46.67817
Latest update
October 26, 2026 00:17
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Casa das Caldeiras - Cultural center in Água Branca district, São Paulo, Brazil » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.