▲ Ibirapuera Park is an urban park located in the southern suburbs of Sao Paulo. It was established in 1954 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Sao Paulo's founding, covering an area of 1.6 million square meters. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and others, the park blends nature with modern architecture. It houses cultural venues such as the Afro Brazil Museum and the Museum of Modern Art, as well as sculptures like the Bandeiras Monument. Additionally, the park features leisure facilities including walking trails and sports fields, making it one of the most popular parks in South America.
▲ Built to commemorate Brazil's independence, it consists of a museum, gardens, Independence Square, and a monument. The park's design blends the symmetrical beauty of French gardens with the wild charm of tropical vegetation. The Independence Monument features neoclassical style, with an underground crypt housing the coffins of royal family members. The park frequently hosts commemorative activities, making it an excellent place to learn about Brazilian history.
▲ In Sao Paulo's Vila Madalena district, there is a several-hundred-meter-long graffiti street. The vibrant graffiti here is created by artists from around the world on a rotating basis and is regularly updated. The alley also features handicraft stalls where you can find affordable accessories and graffiti merchandise, making it a great spot to experience Brazilian street art.
▲ Located on Avenida Paulista, it is one of the top museums in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere. Designed by Lina Bo Bardi, the building is an icon of Brazilian modern architecture. The museum houses over 11,000 works, including European, Brazilian, and Afro-Asian art, featuring masterpieces by artists such as Picasso and Rembrandt.
