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The other traditional address for classical music fans. The São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (OSESP), an important symphony orchestra which represents the state, plays its concerts there. It’s also possible to pre-arrange guided visits of the theater and main hall.
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Memorial da Resistência
Dedicated to those who fought against the military dictatorship in Brazil, which occurred from 1964 to 1985. Here you can see prison cells, written documents, spoken testimonies and visual records of this period.
Museu de Energia de São Paulo
Focused on the history of different kinds of energy that powered both São Paulo and the world, includes interactive exhibitions.
Jardim da Luz
The park in front of the Luz station was a meeting point for São Paulo's high society in the early 20th century. It is now a calm and beautiful environment that contrasts with the urban chaos and degradation of its surroundings.
Museu da Língua Portuguesa
A interactive linguistics museum that shows the different accents and dialects of Portuguese in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America, as well as its relation to other tongues and their developments and influence of African, Amerindian, Asian and European languages on Brazilian Portuguese.
Pinacotega do Estado de São Paulo
High quality temporary exhibits share the stage with the museum’s fantastic painting and sculpture collection. Come early to avoid the crowds.
Paróquia Matriz Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Built in a neo-romantic style with neo-gothic details, it resembles medieval churches in northern Europe. It was temporarily the cathedral of São Paulo between 1930 and 1954. Contains paintings of Henri Bernard, Benedito Calixto and Carlos Oswald.