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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.
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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.
Igreja da Nossa Senhora de Boa Morte, Igreja da Boa Morte da Virgem Maria
Known in the past as “Igreja das Boas Notícias” (Church of Good News) due to its bells tolling whenever someone important arrived in São Paulo, the historical church opened in 1810. Local legend says its curious name is due to the fact that the church was a place of prayer for African slaves sentenced to death. Historically speaking, it distinguished itself as one of the few churches in that era which allowed anyone in, regardless of ethnicity.
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.
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.