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This pyramid-shaped building is home to the Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo, a powerful union that represents employees from over 150,000 companies, or 42% of the Brazilian GDP. It also hosts cultural expositions and Teatro Popular do SESI, with high quality theatrical performances.
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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.
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.
Also includes a bookstore, a bistro and a French-style bakery.
Fundação Casper Líbero
The tallest building of the avenue contains Faculdade Cásper Líbero (a private college institution), the Gazeta radio, TV and news agency, Objetivo (a private school), Reserva Cultural (a cinema and theater) and a 95-m-high TV antenna (popularly known as Torre da Paulista) that, although not particularly noticeable during the day, becomes the avenue's most imposing landmark during the night, when the lights get turned on.
Méqui 1000
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.
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.