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Municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo
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Embu das Artes is a city in the Grande São Paulo, São Paulo state. "Embu," as it is often referred to, is also known as Land of the Arts or, simply, Embu of the Arts. The name appeared in the 1960s, with a strong movement characterized by the primitive art and the influence of the hippie culture in the city. Painters, artists, and artesoes have elected the city as the landmark of the Brazilian culture.
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Arts and Handcrafts Fair
Occupying all the central area of the city, the traditional open air fair, that happens since 1969, invites the visitor on a journey to the Brazilian colonial period. The 462 expositors are divided in the sections of plastic arts, ornamental artes, plants and typical foods. Undoubtedly the highlight of a visit to Embu das Artes.
Small chapel designed by the artist Helaine Malca and decorated by José Luiz Alemãn.
Colonial-style chapel constructed in 1934, containing an image of Saint Lazarus made by the city's legendary artist Cássio M'Boy, and the statue of Christ crafted by Zé Santeiro.
A National Heritage Site, the 17th-century construction is composed by the Nossa Senhora do Rosário church and an old Jesuit residence, which is now a sacred art museum containing religious sculptures from the 17th-19th centuries.
Museum of art dedicated to the Japanese origin farmer and artist Tadakiyo Sakai, considered as one of the greatest terracotta sculptors of Brazil.
Nice public park with a large lake, for a relaxing stroll after shopping in the city center.
An open fair food court equipped with tables and chairs, where you can prove snacks and local food in 24 kiosks.
A caipira restaurant, one of the most traditional of Embu das Artes. Its speciality is the leitão à pururuca.
Another traditional caipira restaurant specialized in leitão à pururuca.
Restaurant with mixed Brazilian and international food.
Restaurant that serves leitão à pururuca, einsbein (German dish) and others. All-you-can-eat pasta on Sundays.
Bar and club with four different environments, playing an eclectic selection of music. Live shows during the evening.
By bus
Embu das Artes can also be accessed from São Paulo by metropolitan buses (EMTU), that depart from some metro stations including Tietê, Anhangabaú and Capão Redondo.
The area of interest to a visitor is the city center, which can be easily explored on foot.
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