São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere, and the world's eighth largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among the five-largest metropolitan areas on the planet. São Paulo is the capital of the state of São Paulo, the most populous Brazilian state and exerts strong regional influence in commerce and finance as well as arts and entertainment. São Paulo maintains strong international influence and is considered an Alpha – World City. The name of the city honors Saint Paul.
The metropolis has significant influence nationally and internationally, in terms of culture, economy and politics. It houses several important monuments, parks and museums such as the Latin American Memorial, the Museum of the Portuguese Language, São Paulo Museum of Art, the Ibirapuera Park and the Paulista Avenue, which is the most important financial center of São Paulo. The city holds many high profile events, like the São Paulo Art Biennial, the Brazil Grand Prix Formula 1 Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Fashion Week, and the São Paulo Indy 300.
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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São Paulo central square |
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Correios Palace |
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Early twentieth century pedestrian bridge in central São Paulo |
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Modern highrises in the margins of the Pinheiros River, symbols of the growing South America and Brazilian economy |
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Skyscrapers in the Berrini region |
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Monument to Independence in Independence Park, located at the place where the independence of Brazil was proclaimed |
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The Martinelli Building, a symbol of São Paulo's iconic early 20th century architecture |
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São João avenue, one of São Paulo's most important commercial centers |
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Pico do Jaraguá Mountain is the highest point in the city, at 1,135 metres |
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Matarazzo Building is headquarters of São Paulo City Hall |
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São Paulo Cathedral in Downtown São Paulo |
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Buildings in the Avenue Paulista. São Paulo has the third highest density of buildings in the world |
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Rua Oscar Freire region of Jardins, named the eighth most luxurious street of the planet |
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Villa Daslu, temple for high-luxury consumerism at the capital |
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CENU Central Business District |
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Oscar Freire Street |
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Unique Hotel, in Jardins neighborhood |
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Photo of Avenue Paulista |
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Ipiranga Museum, "Museu do Ipiranga." |
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São Paulo Museum of Art, "Museu de Arte de São Paulo" in Downtown São Paulo |
City Images Source: https://picasaweb.google.com/xavier.muhin/SaoPaoloBrazil#
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