Correios Palace

The valley is a giant boulevard with gardens, sculptures and a view of the main downtown office buildings. The Altino Arantes building and the Correios Palace are here.

The historical part of downtown is known for being unsafe at night, so to compensate for that, local NGOs organize a nocturnal walking tour every Thursday. It is an opportunity to have a different look at some of downtown's most famous sights. Unfortunately, the tour is only given in Portuguese.

The square holds São Bento's church and monastery, a 17th century monastery, where mass is still held against a backdrop of Gregorian chants. The monks' bakery is a temptation. Give in, it’s no sin.

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.

This exchange is the largest in South America, founded in 1890 by Emílio Rangel Pestana. You can have a visit to the museum inside the building, showcasing Brazil's economic history.

Linking R. Barão de Itapetininga to R. Direita. Marks the transition from old to the new part of the center.