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Ranked #1 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”The place for superb music“ 08/05/2013
- ”Beautiful venue“ 05/05/2013
Category: Civic Centres
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Ranked #2 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Little science“ 05/05/2013
- ”Very good and inexpensive experience“ 04/05/2013
Category: Museums; Educational Sites
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Located in a Victorian-era structure reminiscent of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Catavento Cultural is chock-full of...
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Located in a Victorian-era structure reminiscent of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Catavento Cultural is chock-full of interactive, hands-on exhibits and educational activities for children. Subjects covered include space, wildlife, geography, the human body and society. They are presented in action-filled, engaging fashion for the little ones. The surrounding neighborhood can be a bit sketchy, so taking a cab is recommended.
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Ranked #3 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”A place for visual arts“ 26/03/2013
- ”Cool restaurant inside“ 17/03/2013
Category: Museums; Art Museums
Click here to see a beautiful bulding in the Heart of Sao Paulo. more »
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Ranked #4 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Beautifully renovated, great choices o...“ 20/05/2013
- ”Beautiful Classic Theatre“ 13/05/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #5 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Portuguese Language“ 09/04/2013
- ”No English anywhere“ 15/03/2013
Category: Museums
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One of the few museums in the world dedicated to a language, the Museu da Língua Portuguesa (Museum of the Portuguese...
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One of the few museums in the world dedicated to a language, the Museu da Língua Portuguesa (Museum of the Portuguese Language) exposes speakers and nonspeakers alike to the sinuous, fluid sounds of Brazil's beautiful mother tongue. Even though the exhibits and installations are all in Portuguese, newcomers to the language can pick up its rhythm and flow through videos, recitations and interactive presentations designed to facilitate communication across linguistic barriers, highlighting the multicultural nuances the language has acquired over the centuries, as well as its European origins.
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Ranked #6 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Best option to go outside in South Zon...“ 20/05/2013
- ”Refuge“ 20/05/2013
Category: Parks
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The emerald heart of an oftentimes gray city, São Paulo's Parque do Ibirapuera offers respite from the urban madness among...
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The emerald heart of an oftentimes gray city, São Paulo's Parque do Ibirapuera offers respite from the urban madness among cool, shady trees and mentally-stimulating structures. Running trails, bike paths, and yoga and capoeira sessions let locals and visitors alike keep fit, while a clutch of museums and galleries — such as the museums of Modern and Contemporary Art, all designed by master Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer — gives the brain a good workout. The impressive Museu Afro Brasil and fiery Auditório Ibirapuera are two of the park's treasures.
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Ranked #7 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”first world museum“ 07/02/2013
- ”Culture + Architecture“ 24/01/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #8 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Great place to learn more about Brazil...“ 20/05/2013
- ”and Unknown must“ 11/05/2013
Category: Speciality Museums; Museums
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Situated on the grounds of the city's sacred Art Deco sports masterpiece — Pacaembu Stadium — the Museu de Futebol (Soccer...
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Situated on the grounds of the city's sacred Art Deco sports masterpiece — Pacaembu Stadium — the Museu de Futebol (Soccer Museum) pulls in kids and adults alike with its thoughtful, thrilling interactive exhibitions. History and memorabilia from “The Beautiful Game” mark the story of the sport as it is played in its spiritual home and even visitors not enamored of the sport find the eye-catching displays and poignant photographs engrossing and enlightening.
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Ranked #9 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Stunning building“ 11/05/2013
- ”construction till March 2013. but they...“ 23/02/2013
Category: Art Galleries
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Occupying the historic headquarters of Brazil's largest bank, the CCBB features an ever-changing program of art exhibitions,...
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Occupying the historic headquarters of Brazil's largest bank, the CCBB features an ever-changing program of art exhibitions, photography, theater, documentaries and feature films, and other engaging cultural manifestations. The building itself is a Baroque jewel, situated in the old financial district of São Paulo, and avant-garde events, such as a recent blaxploitation film retrospective, keep the CCBB on every hip Paulistano's cultural agenda.
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Ranked #10 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Relaxed and friendly“ 03/05/2013
- ”Sophisticated neighborhood in São Paul...“ 21/04/2013
Category: Neighbourhoods
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Ranked #11 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”great for a picnic“ 11/05/2013
- ”Nice getaway in the heart of the city“ 08/04/2013
Category: Gardens
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Calm, green and refreshing, the city's botanical garden, situated inside the immense Parque do Estado on the south side of...
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Calm, green and refreshing, the city's botanical garden, situated inside the immense Parque do Estado on the south side of town, provides a beautifully appointed sanctuary for thousands of tropical plant and animal species. The garden opened in 1938 to preserve part of the remaining Atlantic coastal forest, and it functions as a research facility focusing on Brazilian flora and fauna. The garden also shelters the source of the Rio Ipiranga, which figures heavily into national patriotic lore.
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Ranked #12 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Beautiful spot for visitors to São Pau...“ 20/05/2013
- ”Spectacular architecture“ 30/04/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #13 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Beautiful Basilica“ 21/01/2013
- ”Wonderful atmosphere“ 16/11/2012
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Ranked #14 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Lovely mass“ 08/05/2013
- ”Original architecture“ 30/04/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Elevated over a concrete platform used for concerts and a weekly crafts fair, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (São Paulo Art...
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Elevated over a concrete platform used for concerts and a weekly crafts fair, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (São Paulo Art Museum, abbreviated MASP) is itself a work of art; the building is an imposing Modernist box suspended under two bright red concrete supports. Featuring classical European names such as Gauguin, Goya and Gainsborough, the museum also holds one of the largest collections of Brazilian and other Latin American artists on the continent.
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Ranked #15 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Brazilian historic site“ 08/05/2013
- ”Nice place to go just if you are nearb...“ 09/04/2013
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #16 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Another creation of Master Oscar“ 09/03/2013
- ”Culture in the heart of SP“ 15/02/2013
Category: Concerts
Daily 9am-6pm
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Ranked #17 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”My favorite place“ 20/05/2013
- ”Like any other main street in a big ci...“ 09/05/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #18 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”O Rei Leao musical“ 20/05/2013
- ”Closed during the day“ 04/02/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #19 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Great museum, but no information in En...“ 05/05/2013
- ”Great free museum in the park“ 26/01/2013
Category: Museums; Castles
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Packed with more than 3,000 artifacts from Brazil's five-century history, the Museu Afro Brasil relates how Brazil's history...
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Packed with more than 3,000 artifacts from Brazil's five-century history, the Museu Afro Brasil relates how Brazil's history is inextricably tied to the experience of African slaves and their descendants through culture and traditions that have come to define the country. In fact, there are so many statues, photographs, illustrations, masks, dolls, clothes, documents, paintings, furniture, pieces of plantation equipment, installations and mementos, it's almost impossible to take in the whole place in one go. The printed information is almost exclusively in Portuguese, but the museum provides English-speaking guides, and the back stories behind every single object are at once harrowing and hopeful. Hands down, one of the best museums in Latin America.
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Ranked #20 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”The huge place“ 20/05/2013
- ”For history lovers!“ 08/05/2013
Category: Art Museums; Museums; Gardens
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Modeled after the palace and gardens at Versailles, the gorgeous, purpose-built Museu Paulista da USP (commonly known as the...
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Modeled after the palace and gardens at Versailles, the gorgeous, purpose-built Museu Paulista da USP (commonly known as the Museu do Ipiranga) occupies the promontory where Brazilian independence from Portugal was peacefully, if loudly, proclaimed by Dom Pedro I in 1822. The landscaped gardens provide a refreshing respite from the surrounding urban chaos, while the ornate museum itself — affiliated with the University of São Paulo — educates visitors in the history of the city and nation via portraiture, antique vehicles, housewares and informational installations. Ticket includes entrance to the nearby Museu de Zoologia (Zoology Museum).
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Ranked #21 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Amazing view is worth the lines and lo...“ 20/05/2013
- ”Great way to see such a vast place“ 04/04/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Lookouts
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São Paulo's very own Empire State Building — the Edifício Altino Arantes, better known by the name of its previous owner,...
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São Paulo's very own Empire State Building — the Edifício Altino Arantes, better known by the name of its previous owner, Banespa — opened in 1947 as a symbol of the fast-growing city's economic might. The striking views from the observation deck, accessed from the 33rd floor of the 161-meter-tall building, never fail to impress visitors. Views, while free, are daytime only; the building is only open during normal business hours.
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Ranked #22 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”A cut above the rest“ 14/03/2013
- ”modern art all around“ 07/02/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Topped by a purple-and-burgundy-striped conversation piece of a skyscraper at the north pole of Faria Lima, the cultural...
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Topped by a purple-and-burgundy-striped conversation piece of a skyscraper at the north pole of Faria Lima, the cultural center named after a renowned Japanese-Brazilian artist (whose son designed the building) features a rotating schedule of visual art exhibitions, including award-winning photography, avant-garde sculptures, and even decorative cachaça bottle labels. The institute is, quite simply, one of the city's best art venues.
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Ranked #23 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Brazilian baroque at its best“ 08/05/2013
- ”Do visit if you have the time“ 22/11/2012
Category: Museums
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Ranked #24 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Hidden beauty“ 11/05/2013
- ”'As Veia'“ 04/03/2013
Category: Parks
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Rising out of the northern frontier of the city and boasting more than 8,000 hectares of unspoiled Atlantic coastal forest,...
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Rising out of the northern frontier of the city and boasting more than 8,000 hectares of unspoiled Atlantic coastal forest, the verdant Parque Estadual da Cantareira (Cantareira State Park) offers rustic hiking trails, swimmable lakes, birdwatching and breathtaking views of the sprawling city below. Next door is the Horto Florestal, the one-time summer mansion of São Paulo state governors, and the monument to the Tropic of Capricorn, which runs through the park.
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Ranked #25 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”huge club“ 07/02/2013
- ”Great entertainment place“ 20/12/2012
Category: Theatres; Concerts
Tue-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-8pm
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Ranked #26 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Pretty“ 17/09/2012
- ”Traditional church for rich weddings...“ 27/05/2012
Category: Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
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Ranked #27 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Well worth a visit“ 04/04/2013
- ”A Fantastic Track“ 16/12/2012
Category: Race Car Tracks
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Ranked #28 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”interesting“ 07/02/2013
- ”Impressive statue“ 21/01/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues
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Ranked #29 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”a magic place close to São Paulo“ 05/05/2013
- ”Different“ 15/04/2013
Category: Neighbourhoods
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A rustic artist enclave since the 1960s, with a history rooted in Afro-Brazilian spiritualism, São Paulo suburb Embu das...
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A rustic artist enclave since the 1960s, with a history rooted in Afro-Brazilian spiritualism, São Paulo suburb Embu das Artes even has art in its name. The historic center of town is dotted with art galleries and artisanal eateries while the quaint Capela São Lazaro and Museu de Arte Sacra (Museum of Sacred Art) speak to the strong Catholic influence in Embu's history. The weekend crafts fair is worth the hour long journey, if only for souvenir hunting and a breath of fresh air.
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Ranked #30 of 271 attractions in Sao Paulo
- ”Cultural imersion“ 20/05/2013
- ”Anata ga iku hitsuyo ga arimasu! (You...“ 10/05/2013
Category: Neighbourhoods
Instead of Chinatown, in Sao Paulo there is "Japantown." In this neighborhood, you get a really interesting perspective of what happens when Japan and Brazil come together. On... more »
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