Church and Convent of Saint Francis and the historic Law School of the University of São Paulo.
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Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora da Assunção e São Paulo
São Paulo's main catholic church, with 14 towers, built in a Gothic and Renaissance style. Although the current construction was finished in 1954, the original cathedral, at the same spot, dates from the early history of São Paulo - 1616.
Palácio do Anhangabaú, Edifício Matarazzo, Banespinha
São Paulo's city hall is a building from the 1930s in modernist architectural style. The building had been the home of Matarazzo Industries, which used to be the most powerful manufacturing company in Brazil.
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Once the bank’s first headquarters in São Paulo — offers an excellent program of arts, movies, theater and music at accessible prices.
Viaduto do Chá
Linking R. Barão de Itapetininga to R. Direita. Marks the transition from old to the new part of the center.
Largo da Memória
The obelisk in this square dates from 1814, which marks São Paulo becoming a city.
Praça da Sé
São Paulo's central square (marked by the Zero Mark (Marco Zero) monument) has fountains, 16 sculptures, palm trees and lots and lots of people. The Sé Cathedral and the São Paulo Justice Palace are located here.