Best Local Scene in São Paulo"
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"Best Local Scene in São Paulo" Realizado por : Cityseeker 7 Ubicaciones indicadas Vale do Anhangabaú Sqaure "The Heart Of Sao Paulo" Vale do Anhangabaú is a major hub of Sao Paulo. Before the proper formation of the city, Sao Paulo only consisted of the Monastery of São Bento, Pátio do Colégio and the Monastery of São Francisco. Through this triangle ran the river Anhangabaú, which was later developed into canals, no longer existing in its original state; Anhangabaú Valley, however, still by Marco Gomes exists as one of the most popular spots in Sao Paulo, where residential and commercial areas have been developed. +55 11 3736 0600 (Tourist Information) Off Avenido Vinte e Tres de Maio, Sao Paulo Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil "In the Heart of Culture" The Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil is located in the heart of the city at the corner of Quitanda street. The building was bought by the Bank of Brazil which has another cultural centre such as this is at Rio De Janeiro. Some elements of the original architecture of the building have been retained but the five storeyed building is registered with the by Dornicke Archaeological Heritage Protection and Tourism of São Paulo. The centre houses restaurants, auditoriums and classrooms. In areas such as literature, cinema, dance etc the cultural center holds programmes for the development of the people. +55 11 3113 3651 www.bb.com.br/portalbb/ [email protected] Rua Álvares Penteado 112, home22,128,10161,0,0,1,1.b Sao Paulo b Edifício Altino Arantes "Symbol Of The City" Edifício Altino Arantes, named in honor of the first president of the national bank, is also known as Edifício do Banespa. Towering over the city at 161 meters (528 feet) from ground level, the 40 story concrete structure provides a vertigo-inducing upward perspective. The architecture displays a deliberate resemblance to New York's Empire by F J Jarabeck State Building and is the emblem of São Paulo. Construction began in 1939 and the establishment has exchanged a number of corporate hands over the years. Today, it features in the top five list of Brazilian highrises, but it once held the tallest building title for two decades. The state flag is hoisted atop the tower and the highest visiting point brags of panoramic views and city vistas including the Municipal Market and Sé Cathedral. It houses a museum showcasing an array of photographs, furnishings and memorabilia that are dedicated to history of the majestic building. +55 11 3249 7180 Rua João Brícola 24, Sao Paulo Mercado Municipal de São Paulo "Bustling Market" A popular feature on most tourist itineraries, Mercado Municipal or Municipal Market, is a symbol of São Paulo. Beneath the majestic dome of the 20th-century architectural marvel and surrounded by stained glass panels, lies the bustle of daily barter. On sale are fresh produce, organic fruits and vegetables, seafood, meat, local delicacies, sweets and spices by Felix Tansil from across the globe that make for great gifts and takeaways. Browse through the varieties of authentic gourmet specialties while soaking in the colors, textures and flavors that truly exemplify the country's signature cultural diversity. +55 11 3313 3365 www.mercadomunicipalsp.com/ 306 Rua da Cantareira, Centro Histórico de São Paulo, Sao Paulo Latin America Memorial "Cultural Space" You'll find plenty of great cultural events going on at the Latin America Memorial, or Memorial da América Latina, which is dedicated as a space for all the cultures of Latin America. There are several buildings and spans of lawn that contain art, sculptures, and other cultural artifacts. The library boasts 30,000 volumes, making it a great research resource. by Delma Paz +55 11 3823 4600 www.memorial.org.br/ [email protected] Avenida Auro Soares de Moura Andrade 664, Sao Paulo Ibirapuera Park "Fun for the Whole Family" Inaugurated in 1954 to celebrate the city's fourth birthday, and designed by famous architect Oscar Niemeyer together with landscape designer Burle Marx, Ibirapuera Park covers an area of over 390 hectares (158 acres) and is São Paulo's very own Central Park of sorts. Museu Afro Brasil and Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo are found here, as well as the by Victor Pontes SP famous obelisk and the Monumento às Bandeiras. One of the city's premier destinations for leisurely strolls and walks, the park's intricate network of sleek pathways and jogging tracks do not disappoint. Additional amenities include sports grounds, a children's playground, a restaurant and a snack bar. +55 11 2226 0400 (Tourist Information) Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, Sao Paulo Beco do Batman "Urban Expression Without Repression" Beco do Batman (Batman's Alley) lies on a through-way of Sao Paulo's bohemian Vila Madalena neighborhood, calling out to spray paint- wielding locals to continue to reshape the artwork. While a graffiti alley may seem unsavory, it's simply an extension of the vibrant personality of the neighborhood, and is surrounded by tall upscale houses and luxury by Deividi Correa boutiques. Of course, Beco do Batman rarely looks the same on repeat trips as most if not all of the murals, tags and scribbles are covered up with layers upon layers of fresh paint. A haven for growing talents who seek some civil space to work with their canvas, Beco do Batman is an impressive sight that shows how graffiti can get along with urban design. 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