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Sao Paulo Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Sao Paulo Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Sao Paulo - Originally a mission station set up in 1554 by
Jesuit priests on the banks of the Rio Tiete, the city of Sao Paulo
is today an awesome megalopolis, the industrial and commercial
powerhouse of Brazil. The city grew wealthy on coffee cultivation
in the mid-19th century, thanks to the rich soil of the region, and
the plantation owners took up residence in the bustling regional
centre. Gradually the coffee barons diversified their interests and
invested some of their wealth in local industry, resulting in a
demand for labour and a resultant surge in immigrant population.
Today 16-million proud 'Paulistanos' live in the congested, chaotic
and cosmopolitan city centre and its sprawling surrounds. Lacking
in natural attractions, the city's leisure pursuits are mainly
cultural, and there are some impressive public buildings to delight
sight-seers.
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Sao Paulo
holidays - Top Places To Go
1. Museu de Arte
Av. Paulista 1578
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What is it? A large concrete building supported on
delicate pillars in the Avenida Paulista houses an important
collection of Western art. This museum features the work of the
great European artists from the last 500 years, and hosts visiting
exhibitions. It is open every day and entry is free on Thursdays.
The complex includes a reasonably priced
restaurant.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 6pm
Phone:3251 5644 |
2. Mercado Municipal
Rua da Cantareira 306
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What is it? This imposing neo-Gothic style hall, dating
from 1933, is the venue for a huge market which sells local fruit,
vegetables, cheese and other produce. The hall is noted for its
gigantic stained-glass windows that depict scenes from the coffee
plantations and other agricultural pursuits. The building is north
of Praca da Se.
Hours of Operation:
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Sao Paulo
holidays - Top Events
1. Brazilian F1 Grand Prix
From 2007-10-21
To 2007-10-21
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What is it? Site of the final race of the Formula One
season, the bumpy Interlagos Circuit is not a favourite with the
drivers, but for spectators it is one of the most thrilling and
vibrant of circuits. The stands are often filled with Brazillian
green and yellows as locals of Sao Paulo cheer on their resident
native and 2006 winner Filipe Massa. The track is 10 miles (16km)
away from the city centre.
Where is it? Interlagos |
2. Mix Brasil
From 2006-11-09
To 2006-11-19
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What is it? Mix Brasil is Latin America's biggest
celebration of queer culture packed with events, films, music,
theatre and parties, joined by tens of thousands of visitors from
all over Brazil and the world.
Where is it? Various |
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