Copan Building

Built in the neo-gothic style in 1909, when its surroundings were still semi-rural and poor. Contains paintings of Benedito Calixto and Oscar Pereira da Silva.

The largest library in the city and the second largest in the country, named after the modernist artist. With over 3,2 million titles, it distinguishes itself for its collection of 60 thousand rare documents dating back to the 19th century.

There are buildings that bear witness to many different architectural styles: the 1935 Esther building, considered the first with a modern architectural design; the S-shaped Copan building designed by Oscar Niemeyer; and Itália building (see Historical buildings).

The Minhocão ("Big Worm"), a 2.7-km-long highway opened in 1970, is considered to be a monument to poor urban planning and to the chaotic growth of the city in a not-so-distant past. Its construction turned a large portion of the city center into a degraded area. The highway is closed to cars, but open for pedestrians and bicycles, Monday to Friday from 20:00 to 7:00, Saturdays starting from 15:00 and the entirety of Sunday. Over the Minhocão, you have a unique view of the west part of the city center, mostly the Santa Cecília district. Seeing the Minhocão from below is also interesting, as it has been covered with works of art.

The obelisk in this square dates from 1814, which marks São Paulo becoming a city.

One of the two traditional addresses for classical music fans. This is where the historic Modern Art Week took place in 1922. The building, designed by Ramos de Azevedo in 1911, is reason enough to justify a visit. It now houses the São Paulo City Symphony Orchestra, the city's lead group in the field. Guided visits need to be booked in advance.