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Sala Sao Paulo
Ollie #1 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
Attraction type  Civic Centres
Distance  3.5 km from city centre
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Pinacoteca do Estado
Ollie #2 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 111 reviews

Click here to see a beautiful bulding in the Heart of Sao Paulo. more »

Attraction type  Museums; Art Museums
Distance  3.8 km from city centre
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Teatro Municipal
Ollie #3 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 92 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
Museu da Lingua Portuguesa
As featured in 3 days in Sao Paulo
Ollie #4 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Owner description: One of the few museums in the world dedicated to a language, the Museu da Língua Portuguesa (Museum of the Portuguese Language) exposes speakers and...... more » Owner description: One of the few museums in the world dedicated to a language, the Museu da Língua Portuguesa (Museum of the Portuguese Language) exposes speakers and nonspeakers alike to the sinuous, fluid sounds of Brazil's beautiful mother tongue. Even though the exhibits and installations are all in Portuguese, newcomers to the language can pick up its rhythm and flow through videos, recitations and interactive presentations designed to facilitate communication across linguistic barriers, highlighting the multicultural nuances the language has acquired over the centuries, as well as its European origins. « less
Attraction type  Museums
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Parque do Ibirapuera
As featured in 3 days in Sao Paulo
Ollie #5 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 334 reviews
Owner description: The emerald heart of an oftentimes gray city, São Paulo's Parque do Ibirapuera offers respite from the urban madness among cool, shady trees and...... more » Owner description: The emerald heart of an oftentimes gray city, São Paulo's Parque do Ibirapuera offers respite from the urban madness among cool, shady trees and mentally-stimulating structures. Running trails, bike paths, and yoga and capoeira sessions let locals and visitors alike keep fit, while a clutch of museums and galleries — such as the museums of Modern and Contemporary Art, all designed by master Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer — gives the brain a good workout. The impressive Museu Afro Brasil and fiery Auditório Ibirapuera are two of the park's treasures. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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Catavento Cultural
As featured in Sao Paulo for young kids
Ollie #6 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: Located in a Victorian-era structure reminiscent of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Catavento Cultural is chock-full of interactive, hands-on...... more » Owner description: Located in a Victorian-era structure reminiscent of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Catavento Cultural is chock-full of interactive, hands-on exhibits and educational activities for children. Subjects covered include space, wildlife, geography, the human body and society. They are presented in action-filled, engaging fashion for the little ones. The surrounding neighborhood can be a bit sketchy, so taking a cab is recommended. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Educational Sites
Distance  292.2 km from city centre
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Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
As featured in 3 days in Sao Paulo
Ollie #7 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 152 reviews
Owner description: 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)...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Museum of Football (Museu do Futebol)
As featured in 3 days in Sao Paulo and 1 other guide
Ollie #8 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 111 reviews
Owner description: Situated on the grounds of the city's sacred Art Deco sports masterpiece — Pacaembu Stadium — the Museu de Futebol (Soccer Museum) pulls in kids and...... more » Owner description: Situated on the grounds of the city's sacred Art Deco sports masterpiece — Pacaembu Stadium — the Museu de Futebol (Soccer Museum) pulls in kids and adults alike with its thoughtful, thrilling interactive exhibitions. History and memorabilia from “The Beautiful Game” mark the story of the sport as it is played in its spiritual home and even visitors not enamored of the sport find the eye-catching displays and poignant photographs engrossing and enlightening. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Museums
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Mosteiro de Sao Bento
Ollie #9 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  3.0 km from city centre
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Hotel Unique
Ollie #10 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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Museu Paulista (Museu du Ipiranga)
As featured in Sao Paulo for young kids and 1 other guide
Ollie #11 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 74 reviews
Owner description: Modeled after the palace and gardens at Versailles, the gorgeous, purpose-built Museu Paulista da USP (commonly known as the Museu do Ipiranga)...... more » Owner description: Modeled after the palace and gardens at Versailles, the gorgeous, purpose-built Museu Paulista da USP (commonly known as the Museu do Ipiranga) occupies the promontory where Brazilian independence from Portugal was peacefully, if loudly, proclaimed by Dom Pedro I in 1822. The landscaped gardens provide a refreshing respite from the surrounding urban chaos, while the ornate museum itself — affiliated with the University of São Paulo — educates visitors in the history of the city and nation via portraiture, antique vehicles, housewares and informational installations. Ticket includes entrance to the nearby Museu de Zoologia (Zoology Museum). « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums; Gardens
Distance  5.2 km from city centre
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Avenida Paulista
Ollie #12 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4 of 5 stars 234 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Museu Afro Brasil
As featured in 3 days in Sao Paulo and 1 other guide
Ollie #13 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: Packed with more than 3,000 artifacts from Brazil's five-century history, the Museu Afro Brasil relates how Brazil's history is inextricably tied to...... more » Owner description: Packed with more than 3,000 artifacts from Brazil's five-century history, the Museu Afro Brasil relates how Brazil's history is inextricably tied to the experience of African slaves and their descendants through culture and traditions that have come to define the country. In fact, there are so many statues, photographs, illustrations, masks, dolls, clothes, documents, paintings, furniture, pieces of plantation equipment, installations and mementos, it's almost impossible to take in the whole place in one go. The printed information is almost exclusively in Portuguese, but the museum provides English-speaking guides, and the back stories behind every single object are at once harrowing and hopeful. Hands down, one of the best museums in Latin America. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Castles
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Instituto Cultural Tomie Ohtake
As featured in 3 days in Sao Paulo
Ollie #14 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Topped by a purple-and-burgundy-striped conversation piece of a skyscraper at the north pole of Faria Lima, the cultural center named after a renowned...... more » Owner description: Topped by a purple-and-burgundy-striped conversation piece of a skyscraper at the north pole of Faria Lima, the cultural center named after a renowned Japanese-Brazilian artist (whose son designed the building) features a rotating schedule of visual art exhibitions, including award-winning photography, avant-garde sculptures, and even decorative cachaça bottle labels. The institute is, quite simply, one of the city's best art venues. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  4.1 km from city centre
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Banespa Building
As featured in Sao Paulo for free
Ollie #15 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
Owner description: São Paulo's very own Empire State Building — the Edifício Altino Arantes, better known by the name of its previous owner, Banespa — opened in 1947 as...... more » Owner description: São Paulo's very own Empire State Building — the Edifício Altino Arantes, better 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. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Lookouts
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
Auditorio Ibirapuera
Ollie #16 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Daily 9am-6pm
Attraction type  Concerts
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Jardim Botanico
As featured in Sao Paulo off the beaten path
Ollie #17 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: Calm, green and refreshing, the city's botanical garden, situated inside the immense Parque do Estado on the south side of town, provides a...... more » Owner description: Calm, green and refreshing, the city's botanical garden, situated inside the immense Parque do Estado on the south side of town, provides a beautifully appointed sanctuary for thousands of tropical plant and animal species. The garden opened in 1938 to preserve part of the remaining Atlantic coastal forest, and it functions as a research facility focusing on Brazilian flora and fauna. The garden also shelters the source of the Rio Ipiranga, which figures heavily into national patriotic lore. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  9.0 km from city centre
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Instituto Butantan
As featured in Sao Paulo off the beaten path
Ollie #18 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Owner description: Frogs and spiders and snakes, oh my! The Instituto Butantan, a biomedical research and zoological center founded in 1901, has all these creepy...... more » Owner description: Frogs and spiders and snakes, oh my! The Instituto Butantan, a biomedical research and zoological center founded in 1901, has all these creepy crawlies and more. The institute was instrumental in controlling scores of tropical diseases and now focuses on developing vaccines and researching venomous animals. Brazil's largest serpentarium is on-site, as is a convenient anti-venom clinic, just in case things get out of hand. In any event, the kiddies will get a kick out of handling the cool-blooded things, or at least peering at them through reinforced glass. Once you've had your fill of scales and rattles, take a stroll in the lovely landscaped gardens. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  6.1 km from city centre
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Italia Building (Edificio Italia)
As featured in 3 days in Sao Paulo
Ollie #19 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Liberdade
As featured in 3 days in Sao Paulo
Ollie #20 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4 of 5 stars 160 reviews

Instead of Chinatown, in Sao Paulo there is "Japantown."  In this neighborhood, you get a really interesting perspective of what happens when Japan and Brazil come together.  On... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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