Historic places in São Paulo
123 historic buildings, sites and memorials in São Paulo.
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Historic places in São Paulo
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SeeHistoric siteAltino Arantes Building
The Altino Arantes Building (Portuguese: Edifício Altino Arantes), also known as the Banespa Building (in Portuguese: Edifício do Banespa) and most popularly by Banespão (big Banespa), is an important Art Deco skyscraper located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Closed · opens 10 am Monday
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SeeHistoric siteMirante do Vale
Mirante do Vale, also called Palácio W. Zarzur or Palácio Zarzur Kogan in honour of its architects, is a 170 m (558 ft) mixed-use skyscraper located in São Paulo, Brazil, in the area of Downtown São Paulo and Vale do Anhangabaú. Constructed from 1959 to 1966, it was the tallest building in São Paulo for 54 years until 2022 when it was surpassed by Platina 220. Mirante do Vale was also the tallest in Brazil until 2014 when it was surpassed by Millennium Palace in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina.
SeeHistoric siteCopan Building
The Edifício Copan (Copan Building), or just Copan, is one of the most important and emblematic buildings in the city of São Paulo, located at number 200 Avenida Ipiranga, in the city center, and was inaugurated in 1966. It is one of the symbols of modern Brazilian architecture, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer with structural design by engineer Joaquim Cardozo, aiming to celebrate the Fourth Centenary of the city of São Paulo. The work, however, only began in 1957, with some changes and carried out with the help of Carlos Lemos.
SeeHistoric siteSão Paulo Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Assumption and Saint Paul, also known as the See Cathedral (Portuguese: Catedral da Sé), is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Paulo, Brazil. Its current and seventh metropolitan archbishop is Dom Odilo Pedro Cardinal Scherer, appointed by Pope Benedict XVI on March 21, 2007, and installed on April 29 of the same year. The existing cathedral's construction, in a Gothic Revival style, began in 1913 and ended four decades later.
Open now · closes 7 pm
SeeHistoric churchMosteiro de São Bento
Monastery of Saint Benedict (Portuguese: Mosteiro de São Bento) is a Catholic temple located in São Paulo, Brazil. Established on 14 July 1598, the current church was built between 1910 and 1914 by the German architect Richard Berndl. It is formed by the Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, the College of São Bento and the School of Philosophy of São Bento.
Open now · closes 6 pmBuilt 1922
SeeHistoric sitePateo do Collegio
Pátio do Colégio is the name given to the historical Jesuit church and school in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. The name is also used to refer to the square in front of the church. The Pátio do Colégio marks the site where the city was founded in 1554.
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SeeHistoric siteMonteiro Lobato
José Bento Renato Monteiro Lobato was one of Brazil's most influential writers, mostly for his children's books set in the fictional Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (Yellow Woodpecker Farm) but he had been previously a prolific writer of fiction, a translator and an art critic. He also founded one of Brazil's first publishing houses (Companhia Editora Nacional) and was a supporter of nationalism. Lobato was born in Taubaté, São Paulo.
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Virada Cultural
Virada Cultural is a round-the-clock cultural marathon that takes place in various parts of the Historic Center (Downtown), happening yearly around April–May. It is a free event that gathers an audience of several million of people circulating during a 24-hour, non-stop cultural party. Exceptionally, the metro and train work uninterruptedly during the event. During the 2012 edition, there were about 1,300 shows and 15 km of streets were occupied.
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SeeHistoric siteMunicipal Theatre of São Paulo
Municipal Theatre of São Paulo is a theatre in São Paulo, Brazil. It is regarded as one of the landmarks of the city, significant both for its architectural value as well as for its historical importance, having been the venue for the Week of Modern Art in 1922, which revolutionised the arts in Brazil. The building now houses the São Paulo Municipal Symphonic Orchestra, the Coral Lírico (Lyric Choir) and the City Ballet of São Paulo.
SeeAttractionSé Square
Praça da Sé (English: See Square) is a public space in São Paulo, Brazil. Considered as the city's central point, it is the point from where the distance of all roads passing through São Paulo are counted. The square was the location of many historical events in São Paulo's history, most notably during the Diretas Já movement.
SeeHistoric siteMunicipal Market of São Paulo
The Municipal Market of São Paulo is a large public market in São Paulo, Brazil. It was designed by the architect Francisco Ramos de Azevedo and inaugurated on January 25, 1933 as a wholesale and retail post specializing in fruits, vegetables, cereals, meats, spices, and other food products. The market is located in the Mercado neighborhood, a name that references the market, in the historic center of São Paulo.
Closed · opens 5 am tomorrowHeritage listed · Wheelchair accessible
SeeHistoric siteEdifício Martinelli
The Martinelli Building (in Portuguese: Edifício Martinelli), with 28 floors, is the first skyscraper built in Brazil. Located in São Paulo, it is 105 meters tall. The building was planned in 1922 by the Italian-born entrepreneur, Giuseppe Martinelli.
Closed · opens 9 am tomorrowBuilt 1929
SeeHistoric siteLuz Station
Luz Station (Portuguese: Estação da Luz, IPA: [(i)staˈsɐ̃w dɐ ˈlus]) is a commuter rail and intercity rail station in the Bom Retiro district of São Paulo, Brazil, serving RFFSA, the intercity rail network of Brazil, CPTM Line 10-Turquoise, Line 11-Coral and Line 13-Jade (Airport Express). It has subway connections to São Paulo Metro Line 1-Blue and ViaQuatro Line 4-Yellow via its underground metro station of the same name. It is currently located in Bairro da Luz and was built between 1895 and 1901, designed by the British architect Charles Henry Driver for the São Paulo Railway, a company based in London that was responsible for building the first railway line in the state of São Paulo,…
Heritage listed
SeeHistoric churchNossa Senhora da Conceição da Santa Ifigênia
The Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament is a Catholic basilica located at the corner of Casper Libero Avenue and Santa Ifigenia Street, in the district of the same name in the city of Sao Paulo in the south of Brazil. The Santa Ifigenia viaduct ends in front of the church.
Open now · closes 7 pmBuilt 1910
DoParkVale do Anhangabaú
Vale do Anhangabaú (Anhangabaú Valley) is a region in the city center of São Paulo, located between the viaducts do Chá and Santa Ifigênia. It is a public space commonly characterized as park, where events have traditionally been organized, such as public demonstrations, political rallies, presentations and popular shows. It is considered the point that separates the Old City Center from the New City Center.
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SeeHistoric siteSala São Paulo
The Júlio Prestes Cultural Center, which is located in the Júlio Prestes Train Station in the old north central section of the city of São Paulo, Brazil, was inaugurated on July 9, 1999. The building has been restored and renovated by the São Paulo State Government, as part of the downtown revitalization in that city. It houses the Sala São Paulo, which has a capacity of 1498 seats and is the home of the São Paulo State Symphonic Orchestra (OSESP).
SeeHistoric churchParóquia Nossa Senhora da Consolação
Igreja Nossa Senhora da Consolação (English: Church of Our Lady of Consolation) is located in the Consolação neighborhood in the Brazilian city of São Paulo. It was founded in 1799 and reformed in 1840. The current building was designed by the German engineer Maximilian Emil Hehl and built between 1909 and 1959 at the location of the original temple.
SeeHistoric siteMonumento a Duque de Caxias
The Monument to the Duke of Caxias (Portuguese: Monumento a Duque de Caxias) is a platinum bronze statue on a granite pedestal depicting the battles of the Duke of Caxias. Located in the city of São Paulo, the monument is 48 meters high and is the second largest equestrian memorial in the world.
SeeHistoric siteShopping Light
The Alexandre Mackenzie Building (Portuguese: Edifício Alexandre Mackenzie), also known as the Light Building (Prédio da Light), is a construction located in the central area of the city of São Paulo, between the intersection of Coronel Xavier de Toledo Street and the Viaduto do Chá, designed by the Americans Preston and Curtis and executed by Severo, Villares & Cia. Ltda. It was the headquarters of the São Paulo Tramway, Light and Power Company and later of the former state-owned Eletropaulo.
Open now · closes 9 pmWheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi
SeeHistoric churchIgreja de Santo Antônio
The Church of Saint Anthony (Portuguese: Igreja de Santo Antônio) is a Catholic temple located in Patriarca Square, in the center of the Brazilian city of São Paulo. Established in 1592, the current church was completed between 1899 and 1919. It housed the Franciscan Order in the 17th century and was subordinated to the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Rosary of White Men in the 18th century.
Open now · closes 5 pm
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SeeHistoric siteEdifício Matarazzo
Matarazzo Building (Portuguese: Edifício Matarazzo), also known as Palácio do Anhangabaú (Anhangabaú Palace), is the city hall of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It belonged to Banespa until 2004, when it was sold to the city government. It was designed by Italian architect Marcello Piacentini under the will of Ermelino Matarazzo, in order to host the headquarters of his industries.
Built 1939
SeeHistoric churchIgreja do Carmo
Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo (English: Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel) also known as the Capela da Venerável Ordem Terceira do Carmo (Chapel of the Venerable Third Order of Mount Carmel) or the Capela dos Terceiros do Carmo (Chapel of the Third Order of Mount Carmel), is located in São Paulo, Brazil. It was founded in the second half of the 17th century by a group of laypeople as an adjacent chapel to the Convento do Carmo de São Paulo (Convent of Mount Carmel of São Paulo), which opened in 1592 and was demolished in 1928. The current building was constructed on rammed earth between 1747 and 1758.
Closed · opens 8 am MondayBuilt 1758
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SeeHistoric siteViaduto do Chá
Viaduto do Chá ("Tea Viaduct") is a viaduct of São Paulo, Brazil. It was the first viaduct built in the city, and was instigated by Jules Martin, a French immigrant to the city. The 240-metre (790 ft) span crosses the Vale do Anhangabaú.
SeeHistoric siteEdifício Banco de São Paulo
The building of the former Banco de São Paulo is a listed monument located in the center of the city of São Paulo. Located at Praça Antônio Prado number 9 and Rua 15 de Novembro number 347, it was officially listed by Council for the Defense of Historical, Archaeological, Artistic and Tourist Heritage (CONDEPHAAT) in 2003 for its historical and architectural importance to the city. Built between 1935 and 1938, the complex was designed by architect Álvaro de Arruda Botelho and housed the former Banco de São Paulo, founded by the Almeida Prado family in the late 19th century.
Built 1938
SeeHistoric siteEdifício Sampaio Moreira
The Sampaio Moreira Building (Portuguese: Edifício Sampaio Moreira) is located at 346 Líbero Badaró Street, in the central region of São Paulo. With twelve floors and a height of 50 metres (160 ft), the building was named Sampaio Moreira after its owner José de Sampaio Moreira (1866–1943), a merchant who the architect Christiano Stockler convinced in 1920 to make the building that would complete the Anhangabaú Park monument, which was finished four years later.
Built 1924
SeeHistoric churchSão Cristovão
Igreja de São Cristóvão is a church located in São Paulo, Brazil on the Avenida Tiradentes. Originally part of a larger religious complex, the church dates back to 1853. It is situated in the Luz district.
SeeHistoric siteViaduto Santa Ifigênia
The Santa Ifigênia Viaduct (Portuguese: Viaduto Santa Ifigênia) is located in the center of the Brazilian city of São Paulo. The route starts at Largo São Bento, next to the São Bento metro station, and finishes in front of the Church of St. Efigenia, connecting two of the city's historic landmarks.
SeeMemorialBusto do Luis Gama
Busto feito por Yolando Mallozzi foi inaugurado em 22 de novembro de 1931 no Largo do Arouche.
SeeHistoric siteEdifício Palacete Tereza Toledo Lara
22 Rua Quintino Bocaiuva
Built 1910
SeeMemorialO Índio e o Tamanduá
De Ricardo Cipicchia Ficha técnica: Peça – Bronze (1,90m x 1,90m x 1,07m), Pedestal – Granito (1,62m x 1,62m x 1,23m)
SeeAttractionCasa de Dona Yayá
353 Rua Major Diogo, Bixiga
SeeHistoric buildingCasa Ranzini
31 Rua Santa Luzia
SeeHistoric siteCapela de Santa Cruz das Almas dos Enforcados
Closed · opens 8 am MondayBuilt 1887
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SeeMemorialMonumento à Mãe Preta
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SeeMemorialAmor Materno
A obra é do francês Louis Eugéne Virion e foi adquirida na década de 1910. Peça - Mármore (0,77m x 1,53m x 0,64m), Pedestal – Granito (0,23m x 1,80m x 0,93m).
SeeMemorialBusto Afonso Taunay
Instalada em 25 de janeiro de 1965, a herma (cabeça, pescoço e ombros cortados em 45 graus) de Afonso D’Escragnolle Taunay um dos maiores historiadores brasileiros
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Casarão de Mário Tavares
Casarão histórico da Consolação, exemplo da arquitetura eclética paulistana.
Built 1912 · Heritage listed
SeeMemorialCésar Otávio Augusto
Peça – Bronze (3,17m x 1,75m x 1,0m), Pedestal – Granito (2,40m x 1,22m x 1,66m)
SeeMemorialDiana Caçadora
Peça – Bronze (1,95m x 1,08m x 1,36m), Pedestal – Cimento (0,40m x 1,0m x 1,0m)
SeeMemorialMenina e o Bezerro
Obra do escultor carioca Luiz Christophe foi encomendada pelo prefeito Raymundo Duprat. Peça – Mármore (1,00m x 0,85m x 1,60m), Pedestal – Granito (1,27m x 1,20m x 1,94m).
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