St. Paul, one of the largest metropolises in the world, is expanding its dense network throughout South America. Although the city is not pervaded by the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro, Sampa - as it is affectionately called - has much to offer. Is known as the cultural capital of Brazil because it offers a dense
array of events with music, theater, dance and museums of the first order. The nightclubs, bars and restaurants are among the most famous in the country.
Although it was founded in 1554 by the Jesuits, St. Paul is the colony remained stagnant for a long time. You will have to wait until the nineteenth century, in fact, because the city of Sao Paulo beginning to emerge from the shadows and a century later, a multitude of immigrants come here in search of work from around the world will make this city one of the largest industrial throughout South America, in addition to the more culturally rich.
During the trip to St. Paul's is a must visit to Banespa skyscraper which offers one of the most spectacular views of the entire city. Completed in 1939, the Brazilian version of the famous Empire State Building.
For art lovers, a key destination in the trip to St. Paul is the MASP - Museum of Art of Sao Paulo - who collects the largest collection of Western art in Latin America. Hovering above a square that transforms into antiques market on Sundays, the museum, designed by the architect Lina Bo Bardi is considered a classic of modernism. The collection includes some of the most important works by Goya, El Greek and Manet.