Walking the Historic Centre of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Comprising predominantly of the S茅 neighborhood and partially extending to the Rep煤blica district, the historic centre of S茫o Paulo is also one of its most architecturally impressive.
In the historic centre, you can find modern high rises standing side by side with art deco buildings and baroque churches.
The concentration of landmarks of strong historical and cultural values here are astounding. And hence, no visit to S茫o Paulo will ever be truly complete without a walk through its historic core, especially if you are in this city for the first time!
This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring the historic centre of S茫o Paulo. So, without further ado鈥�
Established in 1598 and completed in 1922 by German architect Richard Berndl in Neo Romanesque style, this Catholic monastery houses over 45 monk residences dedicated to the聽ora et labora聽principle.
Officially completed in the year of 1947 and occasionally known as the Banespa Building, this Art Deco skyscraper is a major landmark. Standing proudly at 161.22 meters tall, it holds the special distinction as S茫o Paulo鈥檚 tallest building for 20 years. In fact, during its highest reign in 1948, it was said to be the biggest reinforced concrete structure in the world! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
In the historic centre, you can find modern high rises standing side by side with art deco buildings and baroque churches.
The concentration of landmarks of strong historical and cultural values here are astounding. And hence, no visit to S茫o Paulo will ever be truly complete without a walk through its historic core, especially if you are in this city for the first time!
This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring the historic centre of S茫o Paulo. So, without further ado鈥�
Established in 1598 and completed in 1922 by German architect Richard Berndl in Neo Romanesque style, this Catholic monastery houses over 45 monk residences dedicated to the聽ora et labora聽principle.
Officially completed in the year of 1947 and occasionally known as the Banespa Building, this Art Deco skyscraper is a major landmark. Standing proudly at 161.22 meters tall, it holds the special distinction as S茫o Paulo鈥檚 tallest building for 20 years. In fact, during its highest reign in 1948, it was said to be the biggest reinforced concrete structure in the world! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Walking the Historic Centre of Sao Paulo
Guide Location: Brazil » Sao Paulo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Brazil » Sao Paulo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Mosteiro de S茫o Bento
- Altino Arantes Building
- Martinelli Skyscraper
- Rua 15 de Novembro
- Pateo do Collegio
- Museu das Favelas
- Beco do Pinto
- Pra莽a da S茅
- Sao Paulo Cathedral
- Pal谩cio da Justi莽a
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