Brazil dignity The main attractions of Sao Paulo: photo and description

The rhythm of life in the Brazilian capital from the first minutes draws you into an endless cycle of bustle, clearly showing - this is how the main city of a rapidly developing country should be. Dubbed by contemporaries "reinforced concrete jungle", Sao Paulo is not at all like typical metropolises: huge tropical parks and glass skyscrapers, industrial enterprises and quiet squares, elite melodies of samba and bossa nova.

The founders of Sao Paulo are considered to be Jesuit missionaries who came to these lands to convert the local indigenous population to the Catholic faith. The rich natural resources and fertile soil led to the resettlement of farmers involved in the cultivation and sale of coffee. Thanks to coffee plantations, the settlement grew, immigrants from Japan, Italy, Arab countries came to work, and thanks to this, traditions, culture, and habits of many nationalities intertwined so closely and intricately in Sao Paulo, forming a completely unique ethnic environment. Until the 20th century, the sale of coffee flourished, and São Paulo flourished, but the global economic crisis led to falling prices for the product and the ruin of farms. Fortunately, the locals have gone to great lengths to reorient their city towards industrialization by building factories, factories, banks, educational institutions, and more. Since the middle of the last century, the city has blossomed again, turning into a large metropolis, which is not accidentally called "Latin American Chicago".

Many people mistakenly believe that Sao Paulo is nothing more than an administrative center, preferring the more touristy famous Rio de Janeiro or El Salvador, but only when you find yourself in its quarters you can understand and feel what Brazil is. An incredible mixture of races and nationalities, poverty and wealth, modernity and traditions, you will notice after the first walk through the built-up streets of the Brazilian metropolis. Take a leisurely stroll along Avenida Paulista with its frantic rhythm, appreciate the grandeur of the Gothic Cathedral of São Paulo, breathe in the fresh air of the tropical park of Ibirapuera, and finally savor the delicious taste of local coffee accompanied by the caressing sounds of folk music that beckons to plunge headlong into the frantic whirlpool of this amazing city.

Paulista Avenue

A true symbol of Brazil's economic power, Avenue Paulista is the largest transport and tourist artery of São Paulo, connecting many of the city's attractions, and in itself has become one of its business cards. The street was opened at the end of the 19th century as part of the capital expansion program; today, along its 2.5-kilometer path, there are offices of famous world corporations, luxury residential buildings and cultural objects. The avenue is also famous for its green pedestrian zones, where islands of tropical greenery appear right in the middle of the concrete jungle.

In terms of its importance, Paulista Avenue is not inferior to New York Wall Street or the Parisian Champs Elysees, but it can be called not only a business and economic, but also a cultural center - it is here that the Museum of Art is located, several exhibition halls, squares and squares that collect distinctive folk collectives that have become the venue for festivals and concerts.

Cathedral of São Paulo

The largest Catholic church in Brazil, the Cathedral of São Paulo can accommodate up to 8,000 parishioners at a time. This grandiose building in the neo-Gothic style can be safely called one of the symbols of the city. It is also interesting that it repeats the fate of Sao Paulo from a tiny settlement to a developed metropolis.

The first modest church on this site appeared in the 16th century - workers from coffee plantations came here to pray, but in connection with the growth of the settlement, it was decided to build a new, more spacious church. In the 18th century, it was expanded, but the building served only until the beginning of the last century, when the construction of the current cathedral began.

The new temple is not at all similar to its predecessors - its height is more than 100 meters, the architecture is carefully thought out, and most of the decor elements were made by Italian craftsmen, and delivered to Brazil by sea. The cathedral amazes not only with its majestic appearance, but also with its no less impressive interior - vaulted windows are decorated with stained-glass windows, high columns go to the very ceiling, as if encouraging parishioners to turn their prayers to the sky.

Paulista Museum

In 1822, Brazil gained independence from Portugal, and in commemoration of this event it was decided to build a grandiose museum, later called the Paulista Museum. The choice of the construction site was not accidental - it is believed that it was at this place that the Declaration of Independence was read, and a completely new period in the history of the country began. Completed in 1895, the building is neoclassical and surrounded by a picturesque park with fountains and statues.

Despite the original appearance of the building and the luxurious park adjacent to it, its main treasury is the richest exposition. Several hundred thousand exhibits tell about the history of Brazil, its greatest figures, difficult periods and times of prosperity. It also houses outstanding works of art and an extensive library.

Ibirapuera park

After a long walk along the stone jungle of São Paulo, relax in its green oasis - Ibirapuera Park. A grandiose park area stretches in the very center of the city for 1.5 km², and this is not an abandoned grove, but a truly comfortable place for recreation for residents and guests of São Paulo. There are tropical trees and a beautiful Japanese garden, you can admire the lake with swans and arrange a bike tour. The park has become a favorite place for everyone who wants privacy and, on the contrary, is determined to find their soul mate, people come here to read a book, walk their dogs or run on specially organized paths. Ibirapuera is especially attractive during the Christmas week - thousands of blue lights sparkle on the trees, the lake is decorated with colorful fountains, and the main Christmas tree is installed next to the park.

Pakaembu stadium

Football fans will certainly be interested in another attraction of the city - the legendary Pacaembu Stadium, whose official name is Paulo Machado de Carvalho Stadium. The first matches were held here in 1940, and to this day this football arena is considered one of the largest in the country. It was on its field that the king of football, Pele, shone more than once, and today the stadium is the home ground for the Corinthians club.

The stadium these days is not just a football arena, but also a multifunctional sports center with gyms, a swimming pool, tennis courts and much more. On one of its stands there is a football museum, interesting for fans, where you can get absolutely free on Saturdays and Thursdays.

Leisure

Sao Paulo is a large metropolis that boasts a rich cultural, nightlife and entertainment life. Every evening hundreds of clubs open their doors here, where you will enjoy the fiery rhythms of samba and salsa and learn what a Brazilian holiday is. The best nightlife spot is the Azucar club, which is open every day.

Young conquerors of the city will not be bored either - the Zoo of Sao Paulo, the Botanical Garden, the Trianon amusement park and much more will diversify their leisure time and give many pleasant memories. São Paulo is also rich in cultural recreation - theaters, concert venues at the SESC center and, of course, the fiery annual carnival will make the Brazilian capital a very special experience. Every year, the city's streets become a large-scale venue for the grandiose graffiti festival and the world's largest tattoo festival.

How to get there

There are no direct regular flights to Sao Paulo from Russia. You can get to Sao Paulo by plane with only one or two changes in other cities. The most optimal routes in terms of time and price go through Dubai, Istanbul, Zurich and Madrid.

Sao Paulo has two international airports:

São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is the main airport of the city, located in the city of Guarulhos, 25 km from the center of São Paulo. It is the busiest airport in Brazil. All international flights arrive here.

Congonhas / São Paulo Airport (Aeroporto de Congonhas / São Paulo) - located 8 km from the center of São Paulo and is the second busiest airport in Brazil. Serves domestic airlines.

Local transport

In Sao Paulo, you can get around by city buses and trolleybuses, the routes of which there are a huge number of routes. They are quite comfortable and convenient, however, due to constant traffic jams, they do not always run strictly on schedule. Almost at all stops there are kiosks where you can buy tickets for travel, where you can also see traffic patterns and timetables. Interesting fact: environmentally friendly buses powered by hydrogen engines run in the city.

The São Paulo railway network consists of the metro (Metrô) and city and commuter trains (CPTM), which are integrated into each other and carry more than 5,000,000 passengers per day. Daily, from 4:00 to 24:00 (Saturday until 01:00). The metro is the most modern, safe and efficient mode of transport. Served by the two companies Metrô and ViaQuatro. Its only drawback is its small length, only 74.3 km, 5 lines and 65 stations.

Hotels

Coming to São Paulo with a tourist purpose or for business reasons, feel free to book rooms at the luxurious five-star Golden Tulip Belas Artes, which is located near Paulista Avenue in the heart of the city's commercial and tourist life. The pleasant decor of the hotels, air conditioning and satellite TV will make your stay as comfortable as possible.

For those willing to pay for the very best, the Transamérica Executive Perdizes is a luxury hotel with spacious rooms equipped with the latest technology. A rooftop restaurant awaits you, while the suites' balconies offer stunning city views.

There are many options in Sao Paulo and for budget accommodation, for example, at Zen Brasil Hostel you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city in the shade of your own garden, spend the night in an inexpensive room and have a buffet breakfast.

Restaurants

One can argue endlessly about Brazilian cuisine, but it is best to taste its main masterpieces in one of the restaurants of national cuisine. This certainly includes Mocoto - its interior is rather modest, but the choice of traditional dishes will delight even gourmets. Bolinos, homemade pork sausage, tapioca desserts - no wonder the restaurant is always full of visitors.

A magical place to explore the gastronomic São Paulo is the Skye bar on the rooftop of one of the skyscrapers. Wonderful panoramic views, freshly cooked steaks with good wine, an outdoor pool and DJ performances every night - make sure to book your seats in advance to enjoy all of this.

To cool off a bit in hot Sao Paulo, the Bacio Di Latte café with a huge selection of Italian ice cream will help you.

Shopping

The Brazilian capital is a real paradise for shopaholics and all those who are not indifferent to designer clothes. On the main shopping street - Oscar Freire Avenida - boutiques of world brands are located, where solid sales start in March. There are many markets in the city with fresh products, and lovers of antiques should look into the Museum de Arte on Sundays, where there is a fair of antiques.

Choosing which souvenirs to bring from São Paulo, stroll through the markets and fairs - only there you can buy natural Brazilian coffee beans, an alcoholic drink made from cane sugar "Kashasa", football paraphernalia, spices, beachwear and jewelry made of precious stones ...

Noisy, unpredictable and crowded São Paulo amazes with smells, music and skyscrapers. Life in the metropolis does not subside around the clock. It has long turned into the largest city not only in Brazil, but throughout Latin America. During the day, traffic flows between hotels, financial companies and factories, and the streets are full of people in suits. In the evening and at night it is time for entertainment, small groups of people dance right on the street, and nightclubs draw a multicultural crowd. Many people come here because of the prospect of enrichment and constant fun, so São Paulo has long turned into a city of the world without racial or national divisions.

Geography

Sao Paulo is located on a plateau that is part of the Brazilian Highlands. The relief is dominated by plains; the average surface height is 800 m above sea level. The plateau has a high tectonic stability, so there are no earthquakes here. The main waterway of the city is the Tiete River, but today it is significantly polluted. Two city reservoirs are used for recreation of the townspeople, for generating electricity and storing fresh water. There are no beaches in the city itself; the coast can be reached by highway, driving about 60 km.

Sao Paulo at night

Founded in the 16th century, São Paulo remained a small coffee exporting town. Only from the end of the 19th century, the economic crisis gave impetus to the development of financial companies and industry. The population of the city began to increase sharply and today it is more than 11 million people, and together with the suburbs it reaches 20 million. According to the ethnic composition, the inhabitants of São Paulo are very diverse since the time of colonization, therefore there is no discrimination based on race or nationality.

Climate

The city is located in a subtropical climate on the border of the Tropic of Capricorn, so the weather is not so hot here. The seasons are divided into dry (April-September) and wet (October-March) periods. Cold southerly winds can contribute to significant cold snaps in winter, up to snow storms. There are no strong winds from the ocean, cyclones and tornadoes occur in exceptional cases. The average air temperature is + 18… +25 ° C. But for the last few years in the middle of August there has been a “little summer” (veranico), when the air warms up to + 28 ° C.

Entertainment

Life in Sao Paulo just can't be boring. Residents loaded with daily work know how to relax. And with the development of the tourism industry, the entertainment industry has developed even more. There are many nightlife entertainment venues in the city. With the onset of darkness, themed dance clubs for samba, forra and other styles begin to work. In tourist areas, entire streets are occupied by bars and concert venues.

There are several theaters for cultural recreation, including a puppet theater. There are many amusement parks, music venues and concert halls.

Festivals are regularly held, attracting millions of viewers:

biennale of art;
fashion Week;
seafood festival;
electronic language festival;
electronic art festival;
street art festival;
march in the name of Jesus.

sights

São Paulo has entire areas that attract the attention of tourists. Among them, it is worth highlighting the Liberdadi area, which has the largest concentration of Japanese people, traditional shops, Buddhist temples and museums outside of Japan.

Jardins is equally popular with modern restaurants, trendy shops and hotels. The streets of the area are full of greenery and well-groomed paths.

The famous oasis in the middle of the metropolis - Ibirapuera Park - is located in the Vila Mariana area. On an area of more than 100 hectares, there are beautiful thickets, a planetarium, playgrounds, bike paths and several museums. In total, there are several dozen large and small exhibitions in the city for every taste.

The central area where large financial institutions and hotels are located is Avenida Paulista. This large avenue attracts many tourists, it is notable for its well-groomed and well-groomed streets.

An important architectural landmark is the São Paulo Cathedral. The beginning of its construction dates back to 1589. The cathedral was destroyed several times and in its present form was built only in 1967. This building, 111 m high, is considered the largest and most important religious monument of the city.

Adults and children alike will love the city's gardens and zoos, where you can get to know the extraordinary nature of Brazil:

The largest zoo in Brazil occupies an area with a lake and rainforest. Several thousand animals, birds and reptiles live here. The most comfortable and natural conditions for life have been created for all residents.
The Sao Paulo Aquarium is considered the largest in South America. The area of more than 9 thousand square meters is inhabited by 3000 sea and river inhabitants.
The protected area "The edge of the mainland Anchieta" is a place where rare species of animals and birds have survived, many of which are no longer found in the natural environment. There is a huge number of hummingbirds, gulls, monkeys, armadillos, lizards and other creatures.
The butterfly garden is located in a 500 m² pavilion. It is home to over 35,000 insects of a wide variety of colors. Many beautiful tropical flowers are grown for their life and nutrition.

Kitchen

The city of mixing of many peoples is distinguished by a varied cuisine. Here you can try almost any dish of the world in one of the restaurants, eateries, canteens or cafes. Over the past decade, sushi bars, nouvelle cousin or fusion establishments have been popular. On every street you can find Rodizio meat restaurants, where payment is made at the entrance, after which customers have unlimited access to main courses and salads.

To enjoy typical Brazilian food, it is worth ordering:

feijoado (cold cuts with beans, spices, vegetables and flour);
tutu (bean puree with meat);
shurashka (kebabs);
sarapatel (marinated and fried liver with sauces);
embalayu (vegetable stew with meat).

You can drink hearty and aromatic dishes with the national alcoholic drink caipirinha. And of course, not a single establishment will refuse a visitor a cup of aromatic coffee.

Transport

The main ground transportation is trolleybuses, taxis, buses and minibuses. Buses, although they travel very often, are heavily overloaded and stuck in traffic jams for a long time. Taxis in the city are considered an expensive way of transportation, but they are the safest and most convenient for tourists. Due to the huge number of residents, traffic jams often occur on the city's roads. Peak hours are between 6-10 and 16-20 hours.

Wealthy citizens prefer to travel by helicopter, which can significantly save time. For them, special sites have been set up throughout the city. In terms of the number of helicopters, Sao Paulo is the world leader.

For less affluent residents, the metro or commuter trains are suitable. They are quite convenient and make transportation without delays, but they have a small length of branches.

How to get there?

From other countries and continents, people get to Sao Paulo by airplanes that arrive at the main airport of Sao Paulo - Guarulhos. It is located at a distance of 25 km from the center. There are no direct flights from Russia, usually airlines offer to make a transfer in one of the European cities.

From other cities in Brazil, for example, from Rio de Janeiro, planes arrive at the smaller, but quite comfortable Congonhas airport, located just 8 km from the city center.

Bus service is well developed within the continent. Three main bus stations connect Sao Paulo with other cities in Brazil, as well as Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Uruguay.

The largest industrial center in Brazil is Sao Paulo. It also belongs to the most densely populated megacities in the world. The unique motto on the city's coat of arms “I am not governed, but I am governed” once again emphasizes that Sao Paulo is considered the unofficial Brazilian capital.

A little history of Sao Paulo

In 1554, for the sake of converting the Tupi Guarani Indian tribe to the Catholic Church, a group of missionaries founded their small settlement on the present territory of São Paulo. Most often, travelers, gold diggers, Indian scalp hunters, slave traders and ordinary merchants stayed here. Many businessmen began to successfully export coffee. There was an opportunity to make good money on endless coffee plantations. And then the citizens of Portugal, Italy, Germany, Spain and other countries went to the state in droves. In the first half of the twentieth century, this diversity of nationalities was added by the Arabs with the Japanese.

Brief description of the city of São Paulo

Like other cities in the country, São Paulo is a typical city of contrasts. Expensive fashionable skyscrapers are being erected in the neighborhood of slum quarters. Offices and businesses harmoniously complement the ancient churches, buildings and museums. The problem with favelas also exists in this area. And although the two, seemingly completely opposite, architectural styles "do not hurt the eyes." Yes, only great social inequality is felt among local residents. But this does not in the least prevent the city from being on the list of champions in terms of the number of helicopter landing sites. Basically, they are equipped on flat roofs of high-rise buildings. There are nearly three hundred skyscrapers in Sao Paulo on the map. As for the price of real estate, one square meter on the main street of Avenida Paulista is several times more expensive than in New York.

V the city of São Paulo culture, education and science are well developed. The factories produce as much goods for export as the whole of South America as a whole. At the same time, there is a catastrophic shortage of housing, bad ecology, and crime is rampant.

Since almost every morning it is cold and it rains in Sao Paulo, Brazil christened it "the city of drizzling rain." Humid subtropical climate. In summer, the air temperature never exceeds +30 C. In winter, the thermometer shows +15 C, and sometimes drops to + 10 C. On average, the annual temperature fluctuates within + 19 C. The most interesting thing is that, despite the high humidity, within cities are easy to breathe, if you do not take into account the exhaust gases emitted by a large number of vehicles. Tropical showers begin from January to June and after September 15 to November.

The relief of the metropolis

Sao Paulo on the map is located in the very heart of the country. The urban area falls on the plateau of the Serra do Mar mountain complex. The mentioned mountain system belongs to the Brazilian highlands. Through the entire territory of the unofficial capital of Brazil, the Tiete River carries its waters. It differs from ordinary rivers in that it flows in the opposite direction. That is, from the ocean space deep into Brazil. In ancient times, these were clean fresh waters. And now they are polluted by industrial plants.

Landmarks of Sao Paulo

Since in Sao Paulo population big enough. And it consists of different races and peoples. Then, within these walls, tourists are given the opportunity to get acquainted with the customs and manners, cultures and religions of all these races. Today in Sao Paulo population represented by hundreds of ethnic groups. This zest attracts many travelers to the vastness of Sao Paulo. So the city is able to offer its guests a large number of fascinating attractions and festivities.

Republic Square and Paulista Avenue

The impressive size of the Republic Square is interesting for its impressive ensemble of buildings and an abundance of flower beds of all colors of the rainbow.

As for Paulista Avenue, it strikes the imagination with its unconventional layout and delightful beauty.

Legendary "Pakaembu"

Residents cherish and care for the legendary Pakaembu Stadium. There is nothing surprising in this. After all, the recognized king of football, Pele, repeatedly trained on it and took part in matches. Therefore, the authorities have already decided to build a stunning Museum dedicated to football on the territory of the stadium.

In addition to the Pacaembu relic, São Paulo has one of the largest stadiums in the world, which can accommodate 15,000 fans. This stadium in Sao Paulo belongs to the football club "Morumbi".

It was planned to hold a football match of the World Cup in 2014 at the same stadium "Morumbi". But the authorities did not succeed Sao Paulo. Football club was unable to allocate $ 630 million for financing. Therefore, he was excluded from the application. And the committee decided to build a new stadium for the grand opening of the match. The planned stadium "Arena Corinthias" is designed to accommodate 48,000 seats.

In such city museums as the Museum of Impiranha, the State Art Gallery, the Museum of Painting, etc., the famous paintings of Van Gogh, Modigliani, Bosch, Picasso, Rembrandt and other brilliant artists are exhibited.

The Memorial Museum of Latin America was designed and built in order to be able to tell about the origin and culture of all ethnic groups in Latin America. But the Immigrant Memorial Museum exists to accumulate and preserve memorabilia and documents of Brazilian immigrants. The Museum of Image and Sound was specially opened for the sake of saving for our descendants examples of graphic design, music, photography, cinema and all related areas of contemporary art.

Temple of the Catedral da Se

It is here that you can visit one of the five greatest temples in the world in São Paulo. Brazil is very proud of this. The foundations of the Catedral da Se were laid back in 1913. And the construction itself came to an end only in 1954.

Liberdadi Urban Region

Sao Paulo has become famous all over the world for its inimitable region of Liberdadi. It is an island of Japanese traditions and culture in the vastness of Brazil.

The Museum of Japanese Immigration alone can be talked about for days. Its roof has been converted into a plot for the development of an enchanting garden.

Tourists in this area are given the opportunity to enjoy national cuisine, appreciate the charm of the quaint arches and the iridescent colors of the shop windows that are open on the main street of this part of the city, Rua Galvan Bueno.

And in the Buddhist Temple Businzhi you can watch the touching Canon Ceremony, which is held every month.

Avenida Paulista Avenue

In São Paulo, the population in their local language calls the well-known avenue “the street of the inhabitants of São Paulo”. It is the most important tourist and business region in the city. The width of Avenida Paulista is 85 cm, the length is about 3 km. Therefore, local residents more often call Prospect a highway. It is in this part of the metropolis that a huge number of office buildings, skyscrapers, expensive supermarkets, elite hotels, and representative shopping centers are concentrated. Along the entire length of Avenida Paulista, there are all sorts of ascents and descents. They add contrast to the appearance of the region. The Avenida Paulista highway in its importance is equated to the Champs Elysees of Paris and the Fifth Avenue of New York. That is why the overwhelming majority of travelers begin to get acquainted with the metropolis precisely from Avenida Paulista Avenue.

Art Museum MASP

The MASP Art Museum of Sao Paulo is also among the ten most famous museums on the planet. It was erected on Avenida Paulista Avenue. Since 1968, locals and tourists have been able to visit it. This historical masterpiece is visited by about 600 thousand tourists every year. They are attracted by 8,000 creations created by masters in different eras and from different continents. In order to accommodate all these exhibits, it was necessary to erect a building with an area of 10,000 square meters.

The splendor and poverty of Sao Paulo

Since the population of São Paulo is quite high, huge crowds and constant traffic jams are perceived here as commonplace. The local transport structure is simply not able to cope with this influx. The authorities of the megalopolis state the progressive development of the criminal world, observe the low level of the ecological state of the city. Almost 50% of the inhabitants of Sao Paulo live below the conditional poverty line. While the center of the metropolis pleases the eye with the splendor and luxury of new, trendy shopping supermarkets and fashionable status mansions with palm trees, on the outskirts of São Paulo, dilapidated muddy back streets of slums are crowded together - the core of criminal groups, drug trafficking and epidemics of infectious diseases.

Sao Paulo is a wonderful metropolis for outdoor activities

No matter how contrast Sao Paulo may be, despite its shortcomings, it is able to provide everyone with such a rich cultural program that will be remembered for many years. For your development and broadening your horizons, it is worth visiting the wondrous metropolis of São Paulo.

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Sao Paulo or Sao Paulo(port. São Paulo) - the capital of the state of the same name in, the largest city in the South American continent and the entire Southern Hemisphere. The metropolis is spread over a plateau, which is part of the Brazilian Highlands, whose height above sea level is 800 m. The plateau lies 70 km from the Atlantic Ocean and 430 km to the south. It is officially part of a large metropolitan area called "Grande Sao Paulo", which includes 39 municipalities. The highest point of the state, and of the entire Serra da Cantareira ridge, is Mount Jaragua.

São Paulo, or as it is called otherwise, Sampa (port. Sampa) was founded in the middle of the 16th century by the missionary Jose de Anchieta. At first the city was called São Paulo dos Campos de Piratininga (port São Paulo dos Campos de Piratininga). Until the 19th century. it was a small town, but then, as a result of the powerful growth of coffee production, it began to expand strongly.

Today Sao Paulo is in 14th place in the list of the largest megacities of the planet: its area is 1,523.0 km², and its population is more than 11 million people (with the suburbs - about 20 million).

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The local population is multinational. Large communities of Italians, Spaniards, Portuguese and Japanese peacefully coexist here. The Japanese Quarter of Liberdade is a world famous.

Like the rest of the country, São Paulo is a city of contrasts, where fashionable neighborhoods coexist with slum neighborhoods found in almost all urban areas.

The motto of the city is the words that reflect its meaning for Brazil as its economic locomotive:

"Non ducor, duco", which in Latin means the following - "I am not a follower, but a leader"

"Stone Jungle"

Sao Paulo is often compared to Chicago; it is gigantic, colorful, noisy, bustling and dusty. The characteristic landscape of the city is skyscrapers, endless traffic jams, bright colors and sounds of samba sounding from all sides.

São Paulo is definitely worth seeing when visiting Brazil, the famous Pele appears here almost everywhere, this can be compared with countless portraits and excerpts from Brezhnev's speeches in the Soviet era.

There is an amazing mix of Indians, Europeans and Africans here. On the street you can easily find a mulatto or a dark-skinned African woman in a Japanese kimono, and this will harmoniously fit into the overall flavor.

Modern S-P is the main financial, commercial and cultural center of the South American continent. In Brazil, it is considered “a city for work and business”.

Despite this interpretation, it should be noted that there is everything you need for a wonderful vacation: this huge metropolis is rich in museums, historical and cultural monuments, squares and parks. The image of the city is distinguished by a mixture of buildings from various historical eras and architectural styles.Many old buildings and ancient churches have survived in São Paulo. At the same time, a significant part of the metropolis is built up with high-rise buildings made of concrete, metal and glass. Such a combination of styles does not look clumsy, on the contrary, an antique church can look very wonderful against the backdrop of an ultramodern skyscraper.

Perhaps the only thing that is not here is the beaches: along the Imigrantes highway to the Atlantic coast - 58 km.

Sao Paulo in Brazil is called the city of "drizzling rain". It is located in a humid subtropical climate zone with an average annual temperature of + 19 ° C. In winter (June to August) the average temperature is + 15 ° C. The metropolis is characterized by rainy, cold mornings. But in recent years, August, the local winter month, has been hot and dry, sometimes the thermometer rises to +28 ° C! This natural phenomenon was called "veranico" (Portuguese for "little summer").

Attractions and excursions

You can get a closer look at the unique sights of the "entertainment capital" of Brazil on a tour of the picturesque city. Starting the tour from the heart of the city - the Central Square of Praça da Se, moving along Paulista Avenue, you will find yourself in the largest campus in the country - the University of São Paulo.

Impressive architectural design and dimensions Palacio dos Bandeirantes(port.Palácio dos Bandeirantes - Government House), but among the spreading trees, picturesque canals and lakes Ibirapuera park(port. Parque do Ibirapuera) in the Vila Mariana area, where you can spend a pleasant whole day.

There are monuments in the park: the Obelisk in memory of the heroes of the 1932 Revolution and the Bandeiras monument (port of Banderas), dedicated to expeditions in search of gold.

The next site worth visiting is the Branch of the State Pinakothek, which is the best exhibition hall of our time, which contains paintings by famous Brazilian modernist artists: Candido Portinari, Tarsila do Amaral, Lazar Sigal and Anita Malfatti.

The main charm of São Paulo lies in the city blocks with their bustling but vibrant life. Avenida Paulista Avenue(port. Avenida Paulista) connects the old part of the city with classical buildings like the Cathedral - the pearl of the city's architecture and the new one, with a jungle of skyscrapers.

A wonderful island of a peculiar Japanese culture in Sao Paulo is a unique area, world famous - Liberdadi (port. Liberdade). A walk in Liberdadi will bring you a lot of pleasure, the camera will get tired of clicking, and your eyes will run away from the incredible abundance of Japanese goods offered by countless colorful shops. The main street of the district - Rua-Galvan-Buenu(port. Rua Galvan Bueno), all shimmering with colorful display cases. And further south Rua-Thomas-Gonzaga square(Port. Praça Rua Tomas Gonzaga), where many traditional restaurants in Liberdadi are located, it is impossible not to enjoy the aromatic dishes of fine Japanese cuisine.

It is also worth seeing purely Brazilian places of interest, such as the Pakembu stadium (port. Pacaembu), and the Municipal Market.

It is quite risky to meddle in the local favelas, it is very easy to lose your way here, wandering along endless stairs and burying yourself in the clothes hung on the ropes, and in the evening it is simply dangerous to walk here.

Entertainment

In terms of culture, music, fashion and food, entertainment is the best in all of Brazil. The city's most popular shops and cafes are located in the Jardins area, a kaleidoscope of establishments from all over the world. Sao Paulo is famous for its active nightlife. The city has a variety of jazz, electronic and pop-rock clubs of various formats, about 13,000 restaurants, more than 15,000 bars and nightclubs of a wide variety of styles.

Admittedly, Sao Paulo has some of the most interesting museums in South America: Museum of Fine Arts(famous paintings by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Picasso, Bosch, Leger Modigliani, Toulouse-Lautrec, Vlaminck, and other famous painters are exhibited there), the State Art Gallery, the MASP Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the University Museum of Archeology and Ethnology and many others.

Unlike the same Rio de Janeiro, there are no beaches, so to sunbathe on the sand, you have to drive to the suburbs (port. Guarujá) or to the nearest resort towns, like Ubatuba (port. Ubatuba).

Another interesting attraction of the city is reserve "Butantan"(port. Butantan), snakes and many other reptiles are collected here.

Nightlife Sao Paulo

A special part of the trip is getting to know the nightlife of this stunning city. The most popular meeting places for young people are dance clubs, where you can learn incendiary Brazilian dances - samba, forro, etc. Itaima Pineyrus(Itaim Pineyrus), Mama (Meme) and Vila Olympia (Villa Olympia). The Cantoda Ema and Bambú bars are full of tourists around the clock, the LovE club does not complain about the absence of visitors.

Numerous concert venues invite you to enjoy live performances of enchanting and passionate Brazilian music, the best of them: АMarcenaria, Urbano Club, Bourbon Street Music Club. Lovers of acoustic music will certainly love the surroundings of the Vilaggio Café. In the famous Music Hall on Via Funcha, the voices of world famous performers are often heard.

Shopping

Even if you have never suffered from shopaholism, visiting Sao Paulo, you run the risk of contracting it, because in this city you can buy everything! The most glamorous district of the metropolis - Jardins (Rua Gabriel Monteiro Silva) is always ready to receive "shopaholics".

In the Pakembu and Vila Madalena districts, you can buy the famous Brazilian coffee, the most fashionable clothes and a variety of household appliances.

The oldest shopping mall in Brazil “Iguatemi” and the more democratic “Ibirapuera Shopping” are very curious. And "Daslu" is the only department store in the city known all over the world. All retail establishments are usually open from 10.00 to 22.00 (and on Sundays - until 20 hours).

Main problems

Since the beginning of the 20th century, Sao Paulo has been the economic center of Brazil. During the World Wars and the Great Depression, the supply of coffee to the United States and European countries decreased significantly. As a result, coffee tycoons began to actively invest in industry, as a result of which the city became an important industrial center in Brazil.

A large number of jobs appeared, which contributed to a powerful influx of immigrants from other areas of the country, especially from the northern states. If the population of the city in 1880 was about 32,000 inhabitants, in 1900 - 250,000 inhabitants, in 1940 - 1,800,000 inhabitants, in 1960 - 4,750,000 inhabitants, and in 1980 São Paulo has turned into a metropolis with a population of 8,500,000!

The city of São Paulo is located on the territory of a state (country) Brazil, which in turn is located on the continent South America.

What state is the city of São Paulo in?

The city of São Paulo is part of the state of São Paulo.

The characteristic of a state or subject of a country is the possession of the integrity and interconnection of its constituent elements, including the cities and other settlements that make up the state.

The state of São Paulo is an administrative unit of the state of Brazil.

Population of the city of São Paulo.

The population of the city of São Paulo is 11,895,893 people.

What time zone is Sao Paulo located in?

The city of Sao Paulo is located in the administrative time zone: UTC-3, in summer UTC-2. Thus, you can determine the time difference in the city of São Paulo, relative to the time zone in your city.

Dialing code of Sao Paulo

The telephone code of the city of Sao Paulo: +55 11. In order to call the city of Sao Paulo from a mobile phone, you must dial the code: +55 11 and then directly the subscriber's number.

Official website of the city of São Paulo.

The website of the city of Sao Paulo, the official website of the city of Sao Paulo or as it is also called the "Official website of the administration of the city of Sao Paulo": http://www.capital.sp.gov.br/portal/.

Flag of the city of Sao Paulo.

The flag of the city of São Paulo is the official symbol of the city and is represented on the page as an image.

Coat of arms of the city of Sao Paulo.

In the description of the city of São Paulo, the coat of arms of the city of São Paulo is presented, which is the hallmark of the city.

Metro in the city of São Paulo.

The metro in the city of São Paulo is called the São Paulo Metropolitan and is a means of public transport.

The passenger traffic of the metro of the city of Sao Paulo (the congestion of the metro of Sao Paulo) is 888.60 million people per year.

The number of metro lines in the city of São Paulo is 5 lines. The total number of metro stations in Sao Paulo is 68. The length of the metro lines or the length of the metro tracks is: 74.30 km.