São Paulo Travel Blog , All You Need to Know

São Paulo is one of the largest cities in Brazil and one of the most populated cities in the world. São Paulo has a rich history that dates back to the 16th century. This city is the economic, financial and cultural center of Brazil. In the following, we will introduce some of the famous sights of São Paulo, which makes many tourists travel to this city from all over the world.

Brazil with an area of 8.51 million km²is the largest and most populous country in South America and also the fifth largest country in the world. Brazil borders all South American countries except Chile and Ecuador. Brazil contains most of the Amazon River and has the largest virgin rainforest in the world. Brazil has a population of over 216 million people in the last census and Brasília is the capital city of this country. The official language of Brazil is Portuguese , which is spoken by most of the people in this country. Christianity is the main religion in Brazil and most of the people follow the Catholic Church, but you can see other religions in this country. The most important cities of this country are : São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília.

Where is São Paulo?
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, which is one of the richest cities in the world and also the most visited city in Brazil.  This city with an area of 1,521 km²  has a population of over 22 million people, which is one of the most populated cities in the world. This city is located in the Southeast Region of Brazil and has subtropical climate with warm summers and cool winters. This city has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world due to its cultural diversity, entertainment and many tourist attractions.

Some most interesting facts about Brazil

• Brazil is the world's largest coffee exporter.
• The price of Apple phones in Brazil is double their price in America!
• Macaw is Brazil’s national animal.

Top Tourist Attractions in São Paulo
 

Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
Museum of Art of São Paulo is one of the most important and famous museums in this city, which is known as the best art museum throughout Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere. The museum was founded in 1947 and is dedicated to Renaissance and mid-20th century artists.
In this Museum, there are works of modern and impressionist artists including "Renoir", "Van Gogh", "Matisse", "Monet", "Debert", "Picasso" and "Miro" along with 73 bronze sculptures by "Degas".
Address: Av. Paulista, 1578 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01310-200, Brazil

Mosteiro de São Bento

Mosteiro de São Bento is one of the most popular tourist attractions in São Paulo. It was built in the late 16th century and rebuilt between 1910 and 1914. The interior decorations of this church include pictures of Benedict, Saint Scholastica, the Blessed  Mary, and also a cross that dates back to 1777.
Address: Largo São Bento, s/nº - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01029-010, Brazil

Batman Alley
Batman Alley is one of the best places to see street art in this city. Since the 1980s, artists have displayed their innovative works on the walls of this alley and making it one of the most spectacular attractions in São Paulo. The artworks are constantly changing and being replaced by more creative paintings. This open street gallery is one of the favorite place for Photography and has a lot to say about the culture of São Paulo.
Address: R. Medeiros de Albuquerque, 82-154 - Jardim das Bandeiras, São Paulo - SP, 05436-060, Brazil

Municipal Theatre of São Paulo
Municipal Theatre of São Paulo is one of the most important theaters in Brazil. The building of this theater was built in 1911 by Ramos de Azevedo and became one of the main attractions of the city. The Theatre is a combination of Renaissance and Baroque style. Today, the most important operas,  classical music presentation and ballet are performed in this theater.
Address: Praça Ramos de Azevedo, s/n - República, São Paulo - SP, 01037-010, Brazil

Catedral da Sé de São Paulo
São Paulo Cathedral is located in the center of Sao Paulo and is the largest cathedral in South America, which has a capacity of 8,000 people. São Paulo Cathedral was built between 1913 and 1967 by the German Maximilian Emil Hell inspired by the (Renaissance Church of Florence). It was built in Neo-Gothic style and more than 800 tons of rare marble were used in its construction.
Address: Praça da Sé - Sé, São Paulo - SP, 01001-000, Brazil
 

Parque do Ibirapuera
Parque do Ibirapuera is one of the most famous tourist attractions in this city, which is located in the heart of São Paulo above a beautiful lake with an incredible view. Ibirapuera with an area of 158 hectares is the second largest park in this city, which was opened in 1954. The park has many walking and jogging paths, lakes, museums and cultural centers that make it a great place for relaxation, recreation and education. Ibirapuera Park also hosts various events throughout the year, such as concerts, festivals and art exhibitions.
Address: Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04094-050, Brazil

Pinacoteca de São Paulo
The Pinacoteca de São Paulo Museum is one of the most famous art museums in Brazil, which was built in 1905. This museum includes a wide collection of Brazilian works of art. There is also a large collections of paintings and sculptures by Brazilian artists from the 19th century. Also, there are held more than 30 temporary exhibitions in Pinacoteca every year.
Address: Praça da Luz, 2 - Luz, São Paulo - SP, 01120-010, Brazil

Most famous Foods in São Paulo
Coxinha
Coxinha is one of the popular foods in Brazil that is a type of roasted and fried dumpling and is very popular in the city of São Paulo. Coxinha is a combination of special dough, chicken and cheese, which is popular not only among tourists but also among the natives of this country.

Feijoada
Feijoada is very popular in Brazil and is one of the main and famous dishes of Brazil, which is a kind of stew made from black beans, sausage and pieces of red meat. This dish must be made in a clay pot.

Pastel 
One of the Brazilian street foods is Pastel. Pastel is actually a family of stuffed dishes similar to dumplings and cookies, which are made with various ingredients such as chicken, minced meat, and cheese, or as sweets with various fruits, chocolate, or caramel.

Mortadella Sandwich

Mortadella sandwich is one of the delicious and popular foods in Brazil, which is served hot and cold. Mortadella is a familiar nostalgic name for old fans of cold sandwiches.

Açaí na tigela
This delicious dessert is made with the frozen and mashed fruit of the açaí palm, which is a purple seedless fruit from the Amazon rainforest. It is usually topped with granola and banana and has a creamy taste.