São Paulo - City Sights

Avenida Paulista

When was Avenida Paulista officially inaugurated?

December 8, 1891

What is the name of the park located along Avenida Paulista known for its native forest?

Parque Trianon

Which annual event held on Avenida Paulista is one of the largest of its kind in the world?

São Paulo LGBT Pride Parade

What significant change occurs on Avenida Paulista every Sunday?

Open only to pedestrians and cyclists

Which building on Avenida Paulista was one of the first major modern multifunctional buildings in São Paulo?

Conjunto Nacional

Who was the engineer responsible for the design and construction of Avenida Paulista?

Joaquim Eugênio de Lima

Which architectural style is prominent in many buildings along Avenida Paulista?

Modernist

What is the approximate length of Avenida Paulista?

2.8 kilometers

Which metro line runs directly beneath Avenida Paulista?

Line 2

Which building on Avenida Paulista is known for its suspended concrete and glass structure?

MASP

Parque Ibirapuera

When was Parque Ibirapuera officially inaugurated?

1954

Which architect designed several iconic buildings within Parque Ibirapuera?

Oscar Niemeyer

What is the meaning of the name "Ibirapuera" in the Tupi language?

Rotten wood

Which landscape architect collaborated on the design of Parque Ibirapuera?

Roberto Burle Marx

Which monument in the park commemorates the Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932?

Obelisk of São Paulo

What is the name of the dome-shaped building used for exhibitions in Parque Ibirapuera?

Oca

What is the primary architectural style of the buildings in Parque Ibirapuera?

Modernist

Which feature connects several buildings within Parque Ibirapuera?

A large, curving marquee

What type of vegetation is predominantly found in Parque Ibirapuera?

Native Brazilian flora

Which building in the park is known for its red "flame" entrance?

Ibirapuera Auditorium

Catedral da Sé

When was the current Catedral da Sé in São Paulo inaugurated?

1954

Who was the architect responsible for designing the current Catedral da Sé?

Maximilian Emil Hehl

What architectural style characterizes the Catedral da Sé?

Neo-Gothic

Which indigenous leader is buried in the cathedral's crypt?

Cacique Tibiriçá

What is the height of the twin towers of the Catedral da Sé?

92 meters

Which square is the Catedral da Sé located in?

Praça da Sé

What is the seating capacity of the Catedral da Sé?

8,000

Which material was extensively used in the cathedral's interior decoration?

Marble

What major event delayed the construction of the Catedral da Sé?

World Wars I and II

What is the Latin meaning of the word "Sé" in the cathedral's name?

Episcopal seat