TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Parque do Ibirapuera
Important green area located in São Paulos city southern zone, in an area of 1,6 million m². Ibirapuera is more than a park, because it has museums, planetarium, Japanese Pavilion, Biennial Pavilion, Sports Coliseum, Cribs Museum, Modern Art Museum, Aeronautics and Folklore Museums, the Obelisco, the Flags Monument, Cooper hints, sport courts, cycling street. In the park live more than a hundred birds species, also it has lakes, aquariums, sources, plants nursery, herbarium and orchidarium.
Located in Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral, s/n - Ibirapuera - São Paulo - SP
Telephone: (0xx11) 5574-5177
Schedule: 6h to 22h (daily)
Free admission

Jardim Botânico
Located in 143 hectares, it has a greenhouse for typical plants of Atlantic forest and another area for temporary exhibitions. It possesses cultural area for exhibitions and services, "Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues" Botanical Museum, Lineu Garden and Mirror of water, orchidarium, Historical Palmeto (palms collection), lakes and collection of native and exotic trees, nascent of Ipiranga creek, among other natural attractions.
Address: Av. Miguel Stéfano, 3031/3687, Água Funda - São Paulo - SP
Telephone: Cadastramento (0xx11) 5584-6300, ramal 229

Praça da Sé
The Sé Square is literally in downtown, because there is located the point zero landmark of the city.
Address: between the 15 de Novembro and Direita Streets - da Sé Metro station - Downtown - São Paulo - SP
Also here is located the Metropolitan Cathedral, of Gothic style.
Address: Praça da Sé, s/nº - Downtown - São Paulo - SP
Telephone: 3107.6832 - Fax: 3107.7244

Sé Metro Station
It is the main metro station because it is exactly in São Paulo's center. In their walls, it is possible to admire artistic murals.
Schedule: Monday to Monday, from 5h o'clock to 24h o'clock
Address: Praça da Sé, s/nº - São Paulo - SP
Telephone: 283-7411

Júlio Prestes Station
Railway station located in the Julio Prestes Square and it is headquarters of the São Paulo's State Symphonic Orchestra. The Grande Hall has similar proportions with international concerts hall. Near to Luz Metro station.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, at 10 hrs. to 18 hours.
Address: Praça Júlio Prestes, s/nº, Estação Luz - São Paulo - SP
Telephone: (0xx11) 3337-5414 3351-8200

Patio de Colegio
Here the Father Anchieta was built the first construction of São Paulo's city.
Museum ticket price: R$5 (R$2,50 for students and third age). For others attractions in the Patio: free admission.
Schedule:
- Museum - Tuesday to Sunday, from 9h to 17h
- Library - Monday to Friday, from 13 to 17h
Address: Patio de Colegio, 84, Downtown - São Paulo - SP
(Next to Rua Boa Vista, next to the Sé Square, Sé Metro Station)
Telephone: 3105-6898 / 3105-6899

Viaduto do Chá
It was the first viaduct of the city. This viaduct links the Barão de Itapetininga street, where is the Shopping Light an Municipal Theater, with the Rua Direita located near to the Patriarca Square.
Cha Viaduct is next to the Anhangabaú Metro Station.

Viaduto Santa Ifigênia
This viaduct begins in the São Bento Monastery and finishes in the Santa Ifigenia Church. It continues like Santa Ifigênia Street, and it is characterized by the musical and electronic instruments stores.
Schedule: Monday to Saturday, from 8h to 19h; except Friday: from 12h to 19. Sundays open from 8h to12 and 15h to 19h.
Telephone: 229-6706

Vale do Anhangabaú
Anhangabaú Valley is located among the Chá and Santa Ifigênia Viaduct, between the Novo and Velho Centers. It has gardens, sculptures and fountains besides a beautiful panoramic view of important buildings.
Another attraction next to the Vale do Anhangabaú is the Art Museum of São Paulo.

Largo São Francisco
Here we can find the USP Law Faculty, well known by the arches of their architecture and also to have given distinguished personalities to São Paulo and to the country's history.
Besides the Faculty, there are located São Francisco's Convent and the Third Order of the Penance Church. It is next to the Sé and Anhangabaú Metro Station.
Schedule: daily open from 7h30 to 20h.
Free admission
Address: Church and convent - nº 133 - São Paulo - SP - Brasil
Telephone: 3106-0081

Largo São Bento
Here is located Nossa Senhora da Assunção Church, better know like São Bento's Church or Monastery, famous for their Gregorian songs. In the underground of Largo São Bento, is located the São Bento Metro Station.
It possesses a great behavior ancient organ, one of the most important on the country and it is the reasons that inspired the São Bento Organ Festival. Also constantly it carries out philosophy and culture events.

Mosteiro de São Bento
São Bento's Monastery Schedule for visits: Monday to Friday from 6h to 18h; except Friday from 14h to 18h; Saturdays and Sundays from 6h to 12h and 16h to 18h
Sacristy attention - schedule: Monday to Friday from 14h to 17h15; Saturday from 7h to 12h
Masses: Monday to Friday at 7h o'clock; Saturdays at 6h o'clock; Sundays from 10h
Free admission
Address: Largo São Bento, s/nº, Downtown - São Paulo - SP
Telephone: 228-3633

Edificio Copan
Copan Building, it is a beautiful example of modern urban architecture in São Paulo. This building has a form like " S " and it has 1.160 apartments in 32 floors. In the low plant there is a church, a tailoring, 01 Chinese fast-food, 04 restaurants, 01 laundry, 01 cafeteria, 10 clothing and fashion accessories stores, 05 hairdressers, 01 estate agency, 01 clock and watch shop, 02 coffees shop, among other stores, al all there are 70 stores.
Next to the Republica Metro Station
Address: Avenida Ipiranga, 200 São Paulo - SP

Edifício Itália
Building Italy has 44 floors and an underground, 19 elevators, in 52.000 square meters of builted area. In the first three floors it has: theater, gallery, a club (Italian Circolo), a bar-restaurant in the terrace and offices.
Free admission.
Next to the Republica Metro Station.
Address: Av. Ipiranga, 344, esq Av. São Luiz - São Paulo - SP
Telephone: 3257-9092 (Italia Theater), 3257-6566 (Terraza Italia Restaurant), 3257-5977(Administration)

Mercado Municipal Paulistano
São Paulo's Municipal market offers diversity of products, inclusive out season spices and fruits.
It possesses 316 stands and parking. Attract attention the gothic style of 55 German vitral.
It is located in the downtown periphery, between the 25 of Março and Parque D. Pedro II streets; next to 25 of March Street and São Bento Metro Station.
Schedule: Monday to Saturday from 5h to 16h.
Address: Rua da Cantareira, 306 - São Paulo -SP
Telephone: 3228-0673

Estação, Mosteiro e Parque da Luz (Luz Station, Monastery and Park)
The Luz Station was built due the necessity to transport coffee. It is preserved by the organism named Historical, Artistic, Archaeological and Tourist Patrimony Defense Council (Condephaat).
Today it receives suburban trains. It is in the downtown periphery, at the end of Cásper Líbero Av.
Station Schedule: from 4h to 24h
Address: Luz Square s/nº, Rua Tobias, Rua Mauá s/nº - Luz - São Paulo - SP
Telephone: 0800-550121
Near to the Station is located the Luz Monastery near to the Sacred Art Museum, with objects of the colonial epoch.
The Luz Park possesses a total area of 113.400m² with lake in malt cross form and surrounded by Greek-Roman statues, cascade with grotto, gardens, infantile park with sand area.
Schedule: Monday to Sunday from 7h to 18h.
Free admission
Address: Av. Tiradentes, s/nº, Luz - São Paulo - SP

Solar da Marquesa
Here we find the Museum of the city and it is an example of the XVII century architecture. It was a property of D. María Domitilia de Castro Canto e Mello, Marquise of Santos.
Next to Sé Metro Station.
Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9h to 17h.
Free admission.
Address: Rua Roberto Simonsen, 136 - Downtown - São Paulo - SP
Telephone: 3106-2218

Palácio dos Bandeirantes
Palacio dos Bandeirantes is the São Paulo's Government seat. The Palace is an Italian style construction of the decade of the forties and it takes that name in homage to the people that enlarged the frontiers of the country.
It has an admirable patrimony of art works, the Plates Saloon, the Baroque Saloon and the Governors Gallery. It possesses access for people with special necessities.
Guided visit for groups and schools from 10h to 15h (previous reservation):
(0xx11) 2193-8282
(0xx11) 2193-8212
Open to the public in Saturdays and Sundays from 13 to 17 hours
Address: Av. Morumbi, 4500 - Morumbi - São Paulo-SP
Telephone: 3745-3344 / 3745-3263 / 3745-3264 / 3745-3734 (fax)

Museums and Galleries
Brazilian House Museum (Museu da Casa Brasileira)
Image and Sound Museum (Museu da Imagem e do Som)
Immigration Museum and Immigrant Memorial (Museu da Imigração e Memorial do Imigrante)
Contemporary Art Museum from Usp (Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Usp)
Modern Art Museum (Museu de Arte Moderna)
Art Museum of São Paulo (Museu de Arte de São Paulo)
Sacred Art Museum (Museu de Arte Sacra)
Fishing Museum (Museu de Pesca)
Zoology Museum of the University of São Paulo(Museu de Zoologia da Usp)
Brazilian Coffee Museum (Museu do Café Brasileiro)
Museum of São Paulo or Museum Paulista
Arquivo do Estado
House of the Roses (Casa das Rosas)
Paço das Artes
State Gallery (Pinacoteca do Estado)
Memorial da América Latina