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A general culture center where limited time events often take place. It has a library, movie theater and concerts. It is a common place for informal street dance and board game gatherings.
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Sociedade Brasileira de Cultura Japonesa, Edifício Bunkyo
This cultural center of the Japanese diaspora contains the Japanese Immigration Museum, where visitors can learn about the history of the Japanese community in Brazil. A lot of activities are available, including Japanese courses and the youth group (Seinen Bunkyo). These activities are open to everyone, not only Japanese descendants.
Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Santuário Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Monte Carmelo
A vast baroque basilica decorated with frescoes by Benedito Calixto.
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos
A creepy-looking church in a small street near Liberdade Sq., it is one of the oldest surviving churches of the city, dating back to 1774, when it was built to be the chapel of the city's first cemetery. It is still the destination of romaria Catholic pilgrimages.
Teatro Abril, Paramount Theater
Opened in 1929, this building's purpose changed along with its leadership, going from a movie theater to a live performance theater. Hosts the most popular Broadway-style musicals south of the equator, translated into Portuguese.
Palácio da Justiça de São Paulo
Home to the Higher Courts of Law of the State of São Paulo since 1933. Hosts an exhibition about law in the state.
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.