Presidente Prudente

Balneário da Amizade

After 25 years of waiting, the public space was revitalized by the government and handed over to the public in 2015. Balneário was part of an integration partnership between the City and the Basic Sanitation Company of the State of São Paulo. It is open to the public for free, with ample space fields, parks, kiosks and snack bars that provide a great day for anyone, family or group of friends who want to spend the day in space. The kiosks are reserved in advance by the payment of a small fee.

Cherry Blossom Square

Praça das Cerejeiras

Built in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Brazil in 1978. In 2007 it was transformed into a Japanese garden, completely renovated especially for the commemoration of the Centennial of Immigration. The garden before had a flat surface has been deliberately modified land dunes to have dimples (the reliefs mean the ups and downs and successes and difficulties of life), on which oriental typical trees were planted, such as camellias, cherry, matsu and others in small spaces ranging from the huge stones of various sizes meaning the father mother and children. Not been forgotten to put the lanterns (TYÔTIN) encontratdos throughout the square, all in area equivalent to a well-wooded block, with a predominance of red and white colors, giving even greater emphasis to a number of monuments and accessories that represent a piece of Japan.

Children's City

Cidade da Criança

A landscaped complex of forests, lakes, forests and other natural elements or built for leisure, recreation, scientific and educational activities. Are 172 hectares, of which 46 are of the type of the Atlantic forest remaining within the original ecosystem that covered the western region of São Paulo. The park offers little train with scenic drive, kart track, which hosts official events of the local championship, playground of good structure, zoo, fishing (aimed at seniors), sports courts, rest areas, soccer field, lawn and sand, a modern planetarium, aviary and Education Center Alberico Marques Caiado. The complex also with the amusement park, observatory, food court and a water park.

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Cultural Center Matarazzo

Centro Cultural Matarazzo

The space, which was used for cotton processing in its golden phase of production, was carefully analyzed and architecturally appropriate to create environments and receive various cultural functions simultaneously and for many different audiences. It has libraries, exhibition halls, craft workshops, small schools of art, rooms for teaching and performances of music, and ample space reserved for digital inclusion, equipped with computers and their instructors. The Cultural Center also has theater Paulo Roberto Lisboa. A modern theater with 530 seats, sound quality and a stage with ample space for large shows.

Mon-Sat 08:30-22:00; Sun 10:00-22:00·Free

Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida

Santuário Diocesano Nossa Senhora de Aparecida

In 1922, the religious community of Vila Marcondes started the construction works of his temple. The land had been won from the city colonizer, José Soares Marcondes. The temple has since received the name of Our Lady of Aparecida. That year might just be laid the foundation of this it is today one of the main churches of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Presidente Prudente, built with a central nave and, later, in a modern architectural vision and to the taste of Prudentina Christian community, making attach two more aisles. On June 10, 1988, in the Marian Year, the Diocesan Bishop Dom Augustine Marochi, by Decree 7659 created the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady Aparecida.

IBC Centro de Eventos

The Events Center IBC has an area of 36 thousand square meters. Has the support of industry, administration, area with seating for 4000 people for achievements shows, fairs, congresses, area kiosks and parking for 400 vehicles.

July Nine Square

Praça Nove de Julho

Opened in 1918, was known to the promenade, then Square Five July and finally Square Nine July, after the Constitutional Revolution of 1932. He went through several renovations since its inception. In 1925 was a wide open field, without leisure. Ten years later it was urbanized, with the construction of a gazebo, benches and a beginning of afforestation. In 1952, already with the light source, the square had malls and some current characteristics. The major redevelopment, however, occurred in the 1990s, with the exchange floor, the recovery of the source, construction of the Mario Celestino Teixeira Arena Theatre, toilets and landscaping. In addition to the recreation area with tables for practicing and playing board games. Today, the square serves as pedestrian circulation environment that go to the downtown to work, shopping and business, a meeting place for students, seniors who will enjoy the table games and serenades, plays and lectures in the arena theater. A new reform was made in 2013, maintaining its original features and redesigned landscaping.

Museum and Historical Archives of Presidente Prudente

Museu e Arquivo Histórico de Presidente Prudente Antônio Sandoval Netto

Created more than 25 years, the museum houses a collection corresponding to about 90 years of Prudente history. The museum is housed in the old Municipal Slaughterhouse since 1973. The area of just over 5100 square meters, has been completely renovated and is now considered one of the most beautiful buildings of the city with its baroque style. To portray the 90th anniversary of Presidente Prudente history, the museum holds more than 6000 manuscripts and printed, one of the most important sources of information and municipal research. Also part of the Museum's collection and Municipal Historical Archive various screens, paintings, birds and stuffed animals. The entity can be seen the furniture in pioneering Goulart family, the hat of the first medical Prudente, Domingos Leonardo Cerávolo and also the first machine used by the newspaper O Imparcial. The equipment was purchased by the newspaper in 1952.

Tue-Fri 08:00-17:00; Sat Sun 08:00-12:00·Free

Rua Tenente Nicolau Maffei

Street Lieutenant Nicolau Maffei

By political influences, it has been Mantiqueira Street, Washington Luis and President João Pessoa. During the administration of Colonel Marcondes, a project to rename several streets and squares it was presented. Among the changes was the change of name of the Mantiqueira Street to Washington Luis, who was president of the State and candidate for the presidency. But after Washington Luís be deposed, the name was changed to President Joao Pessoa. It was only in 1937 that the street was renamed Lieutenant Nicholas Maffei, who was part of the Constitutionalist army of Presidente Prudente and went forward operations under the command of Colonel Miguel Brisola de Oliveira. He was killed in combat in Ribeirópolis September 22, 1932, hit on the head by a rifle bullet. Maffei was still buried by the enemy itself, which gave him military honors recognizing his bravery. In 1979 it was built "pedestrian street" in the initial five blocks. The Maffei was closed to cars and reformed to facilitate the movement of prudentinos in the city center, and above all, to foster trade. In 2009 the Boardwalk received his first retirement after 30 years, adapting it to the current town planning legislation.

San Sebastian Cathedral

Catedral de São Sebastião

San Sebastian Cathedral was an old dream of perpetual vicar of Presidente Prudente, Father Jose Maria Martinez Sarrion. So in 1927 he decided to create a commission to leave the field in an attempt to raise funds, made up of members of prominent families at the time: Armelin, Tenorio de Barros, Peretti, Toledo, Franco de Godoy and others. The Church of the plant was made by Francisco Oroz, construction directed and performed by Francisco Grotto and idealized by Luiz Mesquita. The curious thing occurs in the plant design, cross-shaped. The works began two years after the commission formed. Completed in 1949, the church became pride of the city and reference point. The project also had the goal of becoming the seat of the diocese, which occurred in 1961.

Parque do Povo

People's Park

This extensive leisure area, very green, occupies a valley bottom that defied government. Built with funds donated by the federal government changed the physiognomy of the city insisted on stopping at that location, without the possibility of growth. Today is attraction for the population, with skating rinks, swimming pools, sports sets, cliclovias, jogging tracks, Swiss soccer field, playground and snack bars. It is a meeting place for athletes and locals concerned about their physical form, that there are hiking. The park is undergoing renovations.