What to do and see in Sé, State of Sao Paulo (SP): The Best Things to do

November 1, 2021 Trinity Boughner

The largest city in South America, Sao Paulo’s cuisine and art is as multinational as its diverse population of 10 million. With the restaurants of the Jardins district serving every food imaginable to diners from around the world, you wouldn’t be out of place going to Sao Paulo just for the dining. But you’d be missing out on world-class museums, diverse and vibrant neighborhood tours, and crazy-good shopping.
Restaurants in Sao Paulo

1. The Julio Prestes Cultural Center - Sala Sao Paulo

Praca Julio Prestes 16, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01218-020 Brazil +55 (11)3367-9500 http://www.salasaopaulo.art.br/home.aspx
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5.0 based on 3,279 reviews

The Julio Prestes Cultural Center - Sala Sao Paulo

2. Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP

Avenida Paulista 1578, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01310-200 Brazil +55 11 3149 5959 [email protected] http://www.masp.org.br
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4.5 based on 7,866 reviews

Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP

Elevated over a concrete platform used for concerts and a weekly crafts fair, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (São Paulo Art Museum, abbreviated MASP) is itself a work of art; the building is an imposing Modernist box suspended under two bright red concrete supports. Featuring classical European names such as Gauguin, Goya and Gainsborough, the museum also holds one of the largest collections of Brazilian and other Latin American artists on the continent.

Reviewed By JoseGaglioni - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Definitely a must if you are around the area. Free entrance on Tuesdays is a bonus. Exhibits are interesting and very much a mixture of new and old. Make sure you "keep your wits around you" as the location is the preferred "resting" spot for junckies, druggies, unwashed homeless and similar.

3. Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo

Praca da Luz 2, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01120-010 Brazil +55 11 3324 1000 [email protected] http://www.pinacoteca.org.br/pinacoteca-pt
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4.5 based on 13,852 reviews

Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo

Pinacoteca is a museum of visual arts, with emphasis on Brazilian production since the nineteenth century. It belongs to the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture. It was founded in 1905 by the State Government of São Paulo and it is the oldest art museum in the city. It is installed in the old building of the Arts and Crafts College, designed in the late nineteenth century by the architect Ramos de Azevedo. In the 1990's it underwent an extensive renovation with the architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha's project. Pinacoteca hosts about thirty exhibitions and receives about 450,000 visitors yearly. The museum's main focus is to promote to general public a better experience with visual arts with its collection, building and historical relevance.

Reviewed By JoseGaglioni - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

It's worth a visit: interesting pieces of art, cafeteria and a good bunch of helpful volunteers that will guide you through the exhibits. Just as a suggestion: avoid the park located just behind the building itself, as you may find some of the characters (homeless and drug addicts) a little bit intimidating.

4. Museu De Arte Sacra De Sao Paulo

Avenida Tiradentes 676 Luz, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01102-000 Brazil +55(11)3326-5393 [email protected] http://www.museuartesacra.org.br/pt
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4.5 based on 724 reviews

Museu De Arte Sacra De Sao Paulo

Reviewed By 838peterk838 - North Vancouver, Canada

The collection here is quite small and you can thoroughly check out everything in an hour or less.Many of the pieces are very unusual and very interesting.For example, there is a graphic, gory statue of Christ on the cross , a sizeable collection of silver artifacts including a big staff and a crown plus some very well exucuted paintings in a sort of naive/ folk style.When viewing these pieces it very quickly becomes apparent that they are not just art for art's sake; they are at least partly meant to bring stories from the bible alive and to inspire people , and , whether or not you are religious , they are undeniably very well designed for this purpose.In a way, this museum , its contents and its grounds , are a sort of lesson in the history of Sao Paulo and Brazil.A peaceful oasis in the megalopolis.

5. Theatro Municipal De Sao Paulo

Praca Ramos de Azevedo, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01037-010 Brazil +55(11)33970300 [email protected] http://www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/cidade/secretarias/cultura/theatromunicipal/
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4.5 based on 2,772 reviews

Theatro Municipal De Sao Paulo

6. Municipal Market of Sao Paulo

Rua da Cantareira 306, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01024-000 Brazil http://www.oportaldomercadao.com.br
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4.5 based on 22,931 reviews

Municipal Market of Sao Paulo

Housed in a stunning example of eclectic industrial architecture, the Mercado Municipal de São Paulo — nicknamed the Mercadão — has thousands of food items on offer, literally from soup to nuts. Lush tropical and temperate fruits from every season, choice cuts of meats and fish, and hearty prepared foods,such as the renowned and enormous mortadella (bologna) sandwich, complete the market's catalog of wares, all for sale in a boisterous, welcoming atmosphere. The surrounding area can be a bit sketchy, but the sights and flavors more than make up for the journey downtown.

Reviewed By a696969r

starting fr the building structure itself, going through every selling counter, is marvelous, majestic. You may find as from strange fruits from all over Brazil, mainly Amazonia, upto extraordinary mortadella sandwiches, fabolous cod huge snacks ( pastel), tasty italian cheeses, excellent shripms, pork meat, lambs, all you may imagine, is there. Wheneeber I been at Sapulo fr business, I go, at least, two times. Excellent!!!!

7. Itau Cultural Institute

Avenida Paulista 149, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01311-000 Brazil +55 11 21681777 [email protected] http://www.itaucultural.org.br
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Itau Cultural Institute

taú Cultural is an institute dedicated to the research and production of content as well as mapping, fostering and dissemination of artistic and intellectual expressions. In this way, it contributes to the enhancement of the culture of a society as complex and diverse as Brazil. By considering culture a key tool to the construction of the country's identity and an effective means to promote citizenship, Itaú Cultural seeks to democratize and encourage social participation. A center of cultural reference, for 28 years the institute has been promoting and propagating the Brazilian output - both in and out of the country. Its programs - such as Rumos - as well as its mission and vision emphasize the institute's consistent distinctive features that place it among the most important cultural institutions in Brazil.

8. Italian Building

Avenida Ipiranga 344, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01046-010 Brazil +55 11 2576-5666 http://www.edificioitalia.com.br/
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Italian Building

For jaw-dropping views of one of the planet's most sprawling cities, the Edifício Itália is practically peerless. Situated in a bustling, if worn-down corner of downtown São Paulo, the 46-story office tower is capped by the Terraço Itália restaurant and bar. Adequate, expensive food and almost-campy white-glove service aside, you'll never see a sunset as memorable. Free access to observation deck Monday-Friday 3-4 p.m.

Reviewed By seanji6 - Charleston, United States

To capture the most incredible view of São Paulo one absolutely needs to get to the top of this building. Although you have to pay for access its totally worth it. You do receive a juice or glass of wine with entry which definitely is a perk while you soak up the views of the city. From the height of the building you genuinely are able to somewhat grasp the enormity of the city of São Paulo. Pictures don’t do it justice you have to see it for yourself. Worth every real.

9. Edificio Martinelli

Avenida Sao Joao - Centro Historico de Sao Paulo 35 R. Sao Bento, 405, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01010-001 Brazil (11) 3116-2777 [email protected] http://www.prediomartinelli.com.br
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4.5 based on 900 reviews

Edificio Martinelli

10. Farol Santander

Rua Joao Bricola 24 Center, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01014-900 Brazil (11) 3553-5627 http://www.farolsantander.com.br
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Farol Santander

São Paulo's very own Empire State Building — the Edifício Altino Arantes, also known by the name of its previous owner, Banespa — opened in 1947 as a symbol of the fast-growing city's economic might. The striking views from the observation deck, accessed from the 33rd floor of the 161-meter-tall building, never fail to impress visitors. Views, while free, are daytime only; the building is only open during normal business hours.

Reviewed By voyageur_moscovite

This city landmark built in 1947 offers great view on São Paulo from 26th floor. I was surprised by the quality of exhibitions, with one currently on masks, showing wonderful pieces from the whole world. In the lower floors, the exhibition about the history of this building and banking activities is also very interesting.

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