Sao Paulo is the undercover capital of Brazil and its economic center. Originally the city was considered the territory and the home of the Indians, but after the depletion of land resources in Rio de Janeiro the population of this place began to grow. In the end of XVIII century the refugees from Italy and Japan started moving to Sao Paulo, creating plantations of coffee and cotton in the city’s suburbs.
The Brazil Avenue concentrates the most remarkable architectural landmarks of the city of Sao Paulo. The main symbol of the city and its main site is the Nossa Dama Brasil Church. The … Open
One of the most visited cultural institutions of the city is Paulista Museum. It occupies a spectacular building in neoclassical style. The museum exposition includes over a hundred thousand exhibits, among which are beautiful paintings, sculptures, and collections of photographs. After visiting the museum, you should take a stroll around the picturesque park surrounding it. You'll see a lot of luxurious fountains, sculptures and landscaping. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Sao Paulo is a perfect destination for nightlife enthusiasts. A good place for a family visit is the Instituto Butantan zoological park which main inhabitants are reptiles and insects. All … Open
In the city is a colorful Japanese quarter of Liberdadi. A stroll around which can turn into an exciting excursion. Now, this area is inhabited by about 500 000 immigrants from Japan. At every step, nice stores with goods from a far country, as well as restaurants of Japanese cuisine are found. Interesting art galleries and the Museum of Japanese Immigration are operating in this area.
1. The city of Sao Paulo feature fine and favorable weather all the year round with an average temperature hardly ever going below 25C. The hottest months of the year are considered to be … Open
The Planetarium occupies an unusual building, resembling a flying saucer. It became the first planetarium built in the Southern Hemisphere. Now, they hold interesting thematic events and lectures there almost every day. The main feature of the planetarium is its dome, whose diameter is 20 meters.