Constructed by and home to a wealthy Syrian family in the 1900s, this mansion later became a bank, known for its gorgeous Christmas decor. Nowadays, it's a McDonald's restaurant, with a loud and colorful look.
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An enjoyable small park to rest for a bit. It has a tourism information office and free wifi in its area, making for a good spot to plan out or review your itinerary.
One of the few houses of old Paulista still standing, dating from 1905 and built by the coffee baron it is named after. It still belongs to the Franco de Mello family.
Parque Trianon
Built in 1892, this small park is the most significant green area of the Paulista region. It combines features of an English garden with preserved Atlantic rainforest, plus landscaping by Roberto Burle Marx and sculptures by Clóvis Olga and Victor Brecheret.
MASP
Not only a symbol of modern Brazilian architecture, São Paulo's most well known landmark is also a collection of works ranging from the renaissance to contemporary. Both permanent and temporary expositions available.
Famed for its wooden tile floors and Portuguese-style decoration in its entrance.
This historical building, from 1953, marks the beginning of the transformation of Av. Paulista from a residential to a business/commercial area. It is a small shopping mall with stores, services, offices, small art exhibits and a movie theater. The building's digital clock is one of the symbols of the avenue.