Landmarks

Paulista Avenue - One of the most important thoroughfares of the city and the site of many cultural centers and museums, such as the MASP and Centro Cultural Itaú.

Brooklin - A financial district of São Paulo.

Banespa Building - Skyscraper with observation deck and museum, designed after the Empire State building.

Catedral da Sé - The metropolitan cathedral, a symbol of the city.

Edifício Copan - Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, in the Centre neighbourhood and built between 1951 and 1966, its wavy shape gives the building an impression of movement, and the integration of small businesses and residential flats are of innovative urbanism.

Edifício Itália - Skyscraper with observation deck.

Estação da Luz - Historical railway station built 1895-1901.

Ibirapuera Park - The second largest park of the city (Parque do Carmo is the biggest), is also home to several museums. It is known for its buildings designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, such as the Oca and the new Ibirapuera Auditorium).

Mooca - Italian district of São Paulo.

Liberdade - Asian district of São Paulo.

Mercado Municipal - Historical market place in São Paulo.

Municipal Theatre of São Paulo - Magnificent opera house built in the early 20th century.

Museu de Arte Sacra - Museum of religious art located in a colonial convent.

Museu do Ipiranga – Museum built where the Independence of Brazil was proclaimed in 1822.

Museum of the Portuguese Language - Located inside Estação da Luz.

Pátio do Colégio - Founding site of the city, former Jesuit mission-school to convert the natives to Catholicism.

Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo - Important museum of Brazilian art.

Praça da Sé - Large square next to the São Paulo Cathedral. Official centre of the city.

Shopping Malls - Center Leste Aricanduva, Iguatemi, Ibirapuera, Morumbi, Eldorado, Pátio Higienópolis, Anália Franco, Cidade Jardim, and many others.