Other Places of Interest

Mercado Municipal

Church / Cathedral / Monastery

Sé Metropolitan Cathedral

The Sé Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana da Sé) is located in Sé Square (Praça da Sé). The square is said to represent ground zero (Marco Zero) - the point from which any location in the state of Sao Paulo is measured. Construction of the square began in 1913 but the Cathedral was only completed 42 years later in 1954. The towers however, were not completed until 1969. The Cathedral is gothic in style, with a height of 11 meters and a width of 46 meters, With towers 92-meters hig [more]The Sé Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana da Sé) is located in Sé Square (Praça da Sé). The square is said to represent ground zero (Marco Zero) - the point from which any location in the state of Sao Paulo is measured. Construction of the square began in 1913 but the Cathedral was only completed 42 years later in 1954. The towers however, were not completed until 1969. The Cathedral is gothic in style, with a height of 11 meters and a width of 46 meters, With towers 92-meters high and a 30-meter high dome; it is the biggest church in São Paulo. The Cathedral is supposed to have a capacity for 8,000 people. The crypt is considered an underground church and houses sculptures by Francisco Leopoldo. The cathedral's organ is the largest in Latin America, built in 1954 by the Italian firm of Balbiani & Rossi. The Cathedral is open during the week from 8.00am till 5.00pm Mass is at 12.00pm. On Sunday opening hours are from 8.00am till 18.30pm Mass services are at 9.00am,

Boardwalk / Promenade / Street

Paulista Avenue

Paulista Avenue (Avenida Paulista) was once a residential neighbourhood thoroughfare with many mansions in which the city's gentry and coffee barons lived, but it is now the main economic centre of the city. It is the location for a large number of buildings belonging to major international financial institutions and corporations. It is a principle tourist centre were a number of shopping centres, cultural centres, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and bars can be found. You will also encounter the [more]Paulista Avenue (Avenida Paulista) was once a residential neighbourhood thoroughfare with many mansions in which the city's gentry and coffee barons lived, but it is now the main economic centre of the city. It is the location for a large number of buildings belonging to major international financial institutions and corporations. It is a principle tourist centre were a number of shopping centres, cultural centres, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and bars can be found. You will also encounter the Museum of Modern Art (Museu de Arte Moderna Assis Chateaubriand) and the State Art Gallery also know as 'Casa das Rosas' (House of Roses). The Green Line of São Paulo's Metro system runs parallel beneath the avenue.

Disco / Nightclub

Bourbon Street Music Club

Der Bourbon Street Music Club befindet sich im südlichen Stadtteil Moema und bietet rund 350 Zuhöhrern Platz. Außer Konzerten aus verschiendenen musikalischen Stilrichtungen gibt es auch Tanz- und Discoabende. Über das aktuelle Programm und die Öffnungszeiten kann man sich auf der Homepage informieren. Neben Getränken werden auch kalte und warme Speisen angeboten. Eine Reservierung ist empfehlenswert.

Restaurants

Villa d'Aldeia

Villa d'Aldeia is a buffet type of restaurant situated beside the main road and has its own car park at the rear. It seats 500 people. The salad buffet has over 40 varieties of salad and can be returned to at any time through your meal. Hot food is served at the table, including a variety of fish and meat in more than 25 varieties. Desserts come in 30 varieties. Seating will be arranged to suit your party size. Ample drinks are available.

Bar / Pub

Bar Brahma

Shopping

Center Norte

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Museu do Café

Park / Botanical Gardens

Ibirapuera Park

Ibirapuera Park was inaugurated in 1954, during celebrations for São Paulo's fourth centennial. Oscar Niemeyer designed several of the buildings in the park. Ibirapuera Park is situated near São Paulo's expanded central area. It has paths for walking and jogging, bikeways, woods, lakes, sport courts and areas for relaxation. You can rent a bicycle for R$5 / US$2 per hour. The park also contains gardens, the Modern Art Museum, the Oca art exhibit pavilion, the Japanese pavilion and a restaurant. F [more]Ibirapuera Park was inaugurated in 1954, during celebrations for São Paulo's fourth centennial. Oscar Niemeyer designed several of the buildings in the park. Ibirapuera Park is situated near São Paulo's expanded central area. It has paths for walking and jogging, bikeways, woods, lakes, sport courts and areas for relaxation. You can rent a bicycle for R$5 / US$2 per hour. The park also contains gardens, the Modern Art Museum, the Oca art exhibit pavilion, the Japanese pavilion and a restaurant. Free music concerts are frequently performed by national and international artists. The park is open from 5am until midnight

Restaurants

Famíglia Mancini

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Museu de Arte Moderna

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Memorial do Imigrante

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Museu Paulista da USP

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Museu da Pessoa

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Museu de Arte Contemporânea

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Museu de Arte Sacra

Monument / Memorial

Monumento às Bandeiras

Palace / Castle

Palácio dos Bandeirantes

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Paço das Artes

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Pinacoteca do Estado

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Museu de Geociencias

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Museu de Zoologia

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery

Instituto Butantan

Sports Facilities / Stadium

Parque da Juventude