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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.
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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.
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.
Largo São Francisco
Church and Convent of Saint Francis and the historic Law School of the University of São Paulo.
Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo, Capela da Venerável Ordem Terceira do Carmo
A church from the colonial period, finished in 1758, with the original building dating back to 1592. Contains over a hundred pieces of art from the colonial area.
Solar da Marquesa
Emperor Dom Pedro I's powerful concubine, the Marchess of Santos is one of the most popular monarchy figures in Brazilian popular culture. Her colonial house is now a museum.
Dedicated to one of the city's founders, José de Anchieta, and also the place where São Paulo was founded on January 25, 1554. It contains many paintings and historic documents, the most interesting of which is a scale model of early São Paulo. The Pátio do Colégio square also contains a church where his femur is located, alongside a library.