Showing posts with label Introducing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Introducing. Show all posts

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Insidesaopaulo is now on Google Currents. Much easier and comfortable to read on mobile devices. Come and join us!


Insidesaopaulo is now on Google Currents. It's a powerfull Google RSS reader made for mobile devices, where you can read the content of this blog, as you're reading a magazine. It's amazing and we deeply recommend you to follow our content using this tool.

Note that you only will be able to use Google Currents if you are using your tablet or mobile. To read insidesaopaulo, you will have to click on this linkIt's necessary to download the Currents APP (in case you don't have if yet), but no worries, it's free and doesn't take more than few seconds to install.

Click here to join us on this new media platform. You won't regret!
Have a look on how our posts are on Google Currents:

Friday, December 14, 2012

Introducing: Centro Cultural São Paulo (Cultural Center)

Centro Cultural São Paulo
Are you looking for an art gallery, a library, a theater or a cinema? What if they are all together? Check it out:

The Centro Cultural São Paulo (Cultural Center) is a public institution that houses the Municipal Art Gallery, the Oneyda Alvarenga club, the collection of Folklore Research Mission Mario de Andrade, a set of libraries, exhibition spaces, workshops, theaters and cinema. Amazing, right? Opened in 1982, it's one of the major cultural destinations in town. The library, built of reinforced concrete, offers more than 100 thousand books.

If you are travelling in Sao Paulo or even already have been living here for awhile, you might visit this place.


Service
What: Centro Cultural São Paulo (Cultural Center)
Where: Rua Vergueiro, 1000
When: Every day, from 10 am to 08 pm
Price: Free
Phone: +55 (11) 3383-3400
Website: www.centrocultural.sp.gov.br/

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Introducing: Predio do Banespa. It is a great view of the city landscape

Predio do Banesta, seen from the Anhangabau Park
Inaugurated in 1947 and located on the very centre of Sao Paulo, the Prédio do Banespa (Altino Arantes building), is one of the symbolic buildings of the city. Built to house the State Bank of São Paulo (Banespa).

Inspired by the EmpireState Building in New York.The Banespa building offers one of the best views of Sao Paulo. The observation deck is one of the highest in the city, not only because the building is 160 meters high, but also because it's located on the top of a hill near the Vale do Anhangabaú. It's possible visit the building.

It is free and you can go admire the cityscape. Visits to the observation deck last only five minutes. It's worth a visit!

Service
What: Banespa Building (Altino Arantes building)
Where: Rua João Brícola, 24
When: Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Price: For free
Phone: +55 (11) 3249-7466

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Introducing: Teatro Municipal de São Paulo

Teatro Municipal viewed from the Praça Ramos de Azevedo 
The Teatro Municipal of Sao Paulo was inaugurated in 1911 and is one of the most important theaters in Brazil. It is often featured on postcards because of its historical importance as a venue for the Semana da Arte Moderna (Modern Art Week) in 1922. Also, it is a landmark of Modernism in Brazil, and is noted for its architectural style, inspired by the Paris Opera.

The theater often hosts opera concerts, ballet, string quartet performances among many others. It's worth a visit!

Service
What: Teatro Municipal de São Paulo
Where: Praça Ramos de Azevedo
Map view of the Theater: www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/cidade/upload/Mapa
Buying tickets: www.ingressorapido.com.br/prefeitura
Phone: +55 (11) 3397-0300
Website: www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/cidade/secretarias/cultura/teatromunicipal/

Friday, November 23, 2012

Introducing: Mosteiro de Sao Bento

Mosteiro de Sao Bento
Founded in 1598, the Mosteiro de São Bento (Monastery of St. Benedict) is an historic building of São Paulo. Of course that on the very beginning, it was just a tiny little house very different from the picture above. The construction of the current structure began in 1910 and ended on 1914 following the project of the architect Richard Berndl, from Munich, Germany. Now, the monastery houses the Monastic Cloister, the Basílica Abacial de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, St. Benedict's School and the College of St. Benedict.

Brazilian History
In 1641, Amador Bueno was acclaimed "King of Sao Paulo" in the aristocracy paulistana intention of proclaim the independence of Brazil. Afraid of being considered a traitor of the king of Portugal, took refuge in the Monastery of St. Benedict, asking for the protection of the monks. From the outside, the Paulistas shouted: "Save Amador Bueno, our king". From inside and afraid, he repeatedly answered, "Long live to our lord Dom João IV, king by whom I'll give my life."

The Pope Benedict XVI was received at this Monastery during his first visit to Brazil in 2007. The clock perched atop the main entrance of the Monastery triggers the bells that can be heard from many blocks away. The 6000 pipe organ is used every Sunday at 10 am during the mass that features Gregorian chanting.

Service
What: Mosteiro de São Bento
Where: Largo São Bento
When: During the week, from 06 am till 06 pm; Saturday and Sundays, from 06 am till midday.
Phone: +55 (11) 3328-8799
Website: www.mosteiro.org.br/

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Introducing: Museu da Imagem e do Som (MIS)

Front door of the MIS
The Museu da Imagem e do Som (Museum of Image and Sound) was inaugurated in 1970 and was created on the intention of collect, record and preserve the sounds and the images of Brazilian culture.

The collection offers about 350 thousand of films (short, long and documentaries), records (depositions, interviews, debates, lectures and musical performances), photographs and a graphic designs. In addition to that, the museum organizes exhibitions, seminars, movie sessions and photography. There is also the LabMIS, a research center specialized on the production of new media created to support a group of resident artists.

Service
What: Museu da Imagem e do Som - MIS
Where: Avenida Europa, 158
When: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am till 06 pm
Phone: +55 (11) 30629197
Website: www.mis.sp.gov.br/

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Introducing: Santa Cecilia's Church

Saint Cecilia's Church
Despite the elaborate artwork of the Santa Cecília's church took ten years to be completed and was finally delivered in 1917, its construction started in 1899 and was just inaugurated on November 22, 1901 on the day of Saint Cecilia. The paintings were completed by the well known artist Benedito Calixto (name of a famous square of Sao Paulo which hosts every Saturday an eccentric street market. Click here to find out more). Oscar Pereira da Silva, designed the central and side domes of the church. The neighborhood surrounding the church received its name. The subway station Santa Cecilia (Line 3-Red) is located right in front of the church and was inaugurated in 1983.

Service
What: Igreja de Santa Cecília
Where: Largo Santa Cecília - Sao Paulo
When: Monday to Friday, from 7 am till 7 pm; Saturday, from 9 am till 8 pm; Sunday, from 7:30 am till 8:30 pm
Phone: +55 (11) 3331-5195
Website: www.paroquiasantacecilia.com.br/

Friday, November 16, 2012

Introducing: Museu Afro Brasil

Afro Brazil Museum
Located at the Pavilion Padre Manoel da Nóbrega, the Museu Afro Brasil celebrates historical, artistic and cultural influences of Africa in Brazil and was inaugurated in 2004.

photo: nelson kon
The building is part of the architectural project of the Ibirapuera Park designed by Oscar Niemeyer in the 1950s. There you can find about four thousand pieces including; paintings, sculptures, prints, documents and photographs. The museum highlights topics like: religion, art, work, African Diaspora and slavery. The collection also tracks the historical trajectory of African influences in Brazilian society and the development of the country, featuring pieces that date back to the 15th century. This museum highlights important aspects of the origins of Brazilian culture.

Service
What: Museu Afro Brasil
Where: Avenida Pedro Alvares Cabral - Pavilhão Padre Manoel da Nobrega - Parque Ibirapuera – Portão 10
When: Tuesday to Sunday; from 10 am till 05 pm
Phone: +55 (11) 3320-8900
Website: www.museuafrobrasil.org.br/

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

List of unique food you might to try when first arrive in São Paulo

It doesn't matter if you are here for business, tourism or even for just one night. The best flavor from a place has to be appreciated locally. Here is a list of things you might to try in Sao Paulo. Take note:

Pastel is so popular in Sao Paulo that there is a competition every year organized to find out which one is the best
Pastel: is a typical Brasilian dish, consisting of thin pastry envelopes wrapped around different fillings (ground meat, mozzarella, palmito, catupiry cream cheese, chicken, and small shrimp), then deep fried in vegetable oil. The result is a crispy, brownish pastry.

Pão na chapa: it's basically bread and butter cooked on the grill. Very traditional in São Paulo. It's even better if you order it in a bakery. The advice is to try it with coffee and milk ("média" or "pingado" in Portuguese).

Pão de queijo: I wonder why it's not available all over the world yet. It's one of the best Brazilian recipes ever. The ingredients are flour and bread.

Paçoca de amendoim: in local Indian language from tribes of São Paulo, "paçoca" means crumble. It's a traditional Brazilian sweet made ​​with peanut, cassava flour and sugar. This food is very typical and comes from the countryside of the State.

Romeu e Julieta: it's very simple to prepare. It's made by a single slice of "Goiabada" (guava) and also a slice of white cheese. Serve all together and much of your troubles will be away for a while. For the white cheese, if you can, give preference to the "queijo mineiro".

Misto-quente: this is a hot sandwich, prepared with cheese and ham.

Bauru: the name of this sandwich refers to the name of a city in the countryside of the state. This is a famous sandwich in Brazil that was created in a bar in São Paulo in the 30s. Ingredients: French bread with roastbeef, melted cheese, tomato, cucumber, butter, salt.

Vinagrete: prepared with onion, tomato and bell pepper chopped, vinegar, olive oil and salt, commonly used in barbecues. But it is often used in salads. Taste and learn how to prepare. It's easy!

Requeijão: "everything goes well with Requeijão". It's nothing more than cream cheese. However, it's flavor is unique.

Coxinha: It's popular in Sao Paulo and it includes chicken spices, tomato sauce, onion, parsley and scallions (with occasional catupiry cheese), enclosed in wheat flour, batter, and deep fried. It is shaped to roughly resemble a chicken leg.

Quibe: It's a typical dish from the Middle East made with bulk ground beef and wheat tabbouleh. It can be stuffed with cheese and herbs. In São Paulo you can eat quibe in bakeries, coffeeshops, restaurants and bars.
Proof read: guitargirlcc

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Introducing: Parque da Água Branca

Opened in 1929, the Parque da Água Branca hosts exhibitions and zoologic events.

It is a great place to take children because there is a playground, an aquarium and a lake. You can also find animals such as chickens, ducks and ponies.

Every Saturday happens an organic farmers market. Try to arrive early to enjoy breakfast served in one of the many stalls.

Service
What: Parque da Água Branca
Where: Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, 455
When: Everyday, from 6 am till 6 pm.
Phone: +55 (11) 3865-4130
Website: http://www.parqueaguabranca.sp.gov.br/

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Introducing: Casa das Rosas - A big mansion at Paulista Avenue

Casa das Rosas - Avenida Paulista
Casa das Rosas is a mansion at Paulista Avenue. It was designed by Ramos de Azevedo for one of his daughters. The name, "House of the Roses," was inspired by the big rose garden, which was inspired on the Palace of Versailles. The building came under government control in 1986.

In 2004 the house became the "Espaço Haroldo de Campos de Poesia e Literatura," and received the complete collection of books and some personal belongings of the poet. The house also features cultural programming, including courses and periodic exhibitions related to literature.

The first Brazilian library focused in poetry is housed there, plus a bookstore Imprensa Oficial do Estado de São Paulo, which sells only books published by university presses. Go visit when you have a chance!

Service
What: Casa das Rosas
Where: Avenida Paulista, 37 - São Paulo
When: Tuesday and Thursday, from 2 pm till 6 pm. Wednesday, from 10 am till 4 pm.
Phone: +55 (11) 3285-6986
Website: www.casadasrosas-sp.org.br/

Monday, March 28, 2011

Introducing: mTrip Sao Paulo, smartphone Application

We proudly announce a huge project that the Inside São Paulo team has been involved in: mTrip São Paulo!

It's an intelligent Sao Paulo travel guide about attractions, restaurants, hotels, bars, entertainment and shopping destinations to explore. The options are endless. The APP offers a tool called mTrip Genius to automatically create a completely personalized trip based on your preferences and needs. It's easy to get crazy using augmented reality to see what’s around you or check out the map for ideas on top experiences nearby. The guide also can take you to your next trip destination by foot or subway. E-postcards can be sent to your friends while you are out seeing the sights – no need to wait until you get home from your trip.

"It can drive you through the city, using the most advantage technology, connecting our knowledge with your personal device."

My name is Diego Ramos and I'm the editor of mTrip’s Sao Paulo guide and manager of the blog Inside São Paulo. I used my knowledge of the city to create a unique guide aiming to drive travelers in a new way to the city sights including highly recognized attractions, frequent concerts and experimental theatre and dance. But of course, I wouldn't be able to do it all by myself. I had the support of a very important and brilliant team. Thank you very much to: Annalisa Volse, Flávia Panachão, Bruna Giovanna, André Marcondes, Mari Patrão, Camila Pardo and Kahina Robinson. It wouldn't be possible without them. I'm very glad and proud about what we have done.


How it works
This APP is the result of a partnership with the mTrip company. All Rights Reserved. Device Requirements:
  • iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
  • Requires iOS 3.1 or later
  • 91.8 MB
  • It's also available for Android system devices. 

Pricing and Availability
Sao Paulo Travel Guide 1.2.2 is $5.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies). For more information on the applications or to download a travel guide visit the mTrip Travel Guides website.

Download the Sao Paulo Travel Guide now

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Introducing: Oca at Parque do Ibirapuera

Designed by Oscar Niemeyer in 1951, the Pavilhão Lucas Nogueira Garcez, popularly known as "Oca" (it means house in the indian language), is an exhibition site located inside Ibirapuera Park.

Designed to be part of the original architectural Ibirapuera Park, it was built to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the City in 1954.

Recently this building has been used to host high profile exhibitions such as the paintings of Picasso and the Warriors of Xi'an (Chinese terracotta sculptures).

Service
Where: Parque do Ibirapuera
How much: It's up to the event

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Introducing: Instituto Tomie Othake, new trends in art


The Tomie Ohtake Institute, building of one of the most important Latin American city, São Paulo, presents new trends in national and international art with references for the last 50 years, coinciding with the period of work of the artist who gives name to space, Tomie Ohtake. It has 7500 m2 for art, architecture and design exhibitions, specific rooms for workshops, seminars and documentation, restaurant, bookstore and gift shop and it is planning over 6500 m2 under construction for two theaters and a cinema.

Tomie Ohtake is considered the "queen of the Brazilian plastic arts " thanks to her careers, built over the last fifty years, and for her unique style to face work and life. The fame she achieved, since the Sixties, never changed her challenge: the eternal reinvent. You can find at the moment three interesting expositions, but keep yourself update on the website to follow the rich program for the next exhibitions.

Service
Where: Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 201 - São Paulo
When: From Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm
Website: www.institutotomieohtake.org.br

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Birthday of Pacaembu Stadium!

Today, April 27th, the stadium Pacaembu in São Paulo is 70 years old. It was originally built to be the biggest of the country (Today is the Maracana, in Rio de Janeiro).

It is located between two nice suburbs of the city, Perdizes and Higienopolis. It is a place to visit if you are spending some days in Sao Paulo, even because the Museu do Futebol is located there.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Old Bus Terminal will host the Dance Theatre of Sao Paulo


The building, which served as the bus terminal between 1961 and 1982, will be transformed by 2014 into the Dance Theatre of São Paulo. The terminal received up to 2,500 buses per hou. Criticized for bringing crime, pollution and drug dealers since its inauguration on January 25th, 1961, the old bus station in São Paulo, opposite Praça Julio Prestes, began to be demolished at the end of March. The demolition is the first step toward building the Cultural Complex Luz, which will host the Dance Theatre of São Paulo. The demolition should be completed in October and the works will begin in January 2011. The expected opening of the complex will be in 2014.

The old terminal, closed in 1982 and whose building was expropriated in 2007 for R$ 34 million, was the scene of controversy. Since the first month of operation it was registered an immediate increase in crime in the region. A television, a rare piece in the homes of the 1970 Sao Paulo, also stood out in the old terminal; as one of the first public places to receive this equipment, the building often attracted people that just wanted to watch football matches on TV.

The Cultural Complex Lux - whose project, designed by foreign architects, was criticized by the Institute of Architects of Brazil (IAB) and was subject of controversy with the Ministry of Culture - will have three theaters, the largest one with a capacity of 1750 spectators, and will host the headquarters of the Dance Company. There will also be dance school, library, auditorium, cafe, shop, square and parking for thousand vehicles.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

High-Speed Rail connecting Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, the dream is getting reality.

Last December 18th the Federal Government finally published the notification that the High-Speed Rail  - TAV (Trem de Alta Velocidade) - will be built in a period of five years and using R$ 34,6 billion. The different companies that want to gain this work, can present their projects in the next months since just in May the winner will be announced. Obviously it will be chosen the company proposing the cheapest ticket and the highest technology innovation. This will be the first High-Speed Rail in Latin America and it will be really usefull to connect the main Brazilian cities that are now linked by tens of daily flight and buses. The rail will be 510,8 km long, the train will be able to reach the speed of 350 km/h and it will pass through several stations: two in Rio (International Airport and Barão de Mauá), two in Sao Paulo (International Airport and Campo de Marte), Campinas and its Viracopos Airport plus other small stations (Vale do Paraíba Fluminense, Vale do Paraíba Paulista, Aparecida). Let's wait to know the winner!

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Video about Sao Paulo in 1943!

This video was made by the Office of the Inter-American Affair for its program in the America Republics. It is interesting to compare with the Sao Paulo we know and how things have changed. Also, as can be heard in the video, at that time Rio de Janeiro was the first biggest city of Brazil. Sao Paulo at that time just had 1,3 million inhabitants! Have a look, it's an historical document!


Wednesday, September 30, 2009

The Zoo of Sao Paulo


The Zoo of Sao Paulo has more than 3 thousand animals across an area of 80 thousand square meters. It is so great that the site is the source of the Ipiranga River and because the extension it's is not always possible to visit all the animal's sites.

The best advice is to set a plan using a map (which can be bouth at the Zoo) and choose a specific ride before you start the visiting.

The Zoo also provides visits during the night, scheduled in advance and done with skilled guides. Visitors can visit more than twenty different species of crepuscular and nocturnal habits, which often are less active during the day. These animals, in nature, go hunting at night. Native animals such as possums and bats also roam the park.

Service
Where: Avenida Miguel Stéfano, 4241 - Água Funda - São Paulo
When: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am till 5pm. (Tickets stop to selling at 4h30pm).
How to get there: At Jabaquara Metro Station, there is a shop where it's possible to buy a ticket including transpot plus entrance to the Zoo. Find it out at Plataform A.
Phone: (11) 5073-0811
How much: R$ 14 and R$ 7 (students). Free for under 6 and above 60.
Website: www.zoologico.sp.gov.br/

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Introducing: Museu da Lingua Portuguesa


Museum of the Portuguese language at Estação da Luz (Luz Station) building

Opened on 2006, the Museu da Língua Portuguesa (Museum of the Portuguese language) was already visited by millions of people and currently is one of the most visited museums in Brazil and South America.

The Museum had a team of designers, researchers, sociologists, museum curators, experts on Portuguese language working together to build up the whole Museum's structure.

Located at the Estação da Luz (Luz Station) building, the Museu da Língua Portuguesa is a three store building dedicated to the use and dissemination of the Portuguese language (intangible assets). Through a different way this museum exhibition uses a lot of technology and interactive features in their presentations.

As Portuguese is spoken by several other countries in world, this Museum aims to introduce all the history content of the Language development through the world.


Main objectives of the Museum:
  • Submit the Portuguese language as a fundamental and founder of the Brazilian culture;
  • Celebrate and promote the Portuguese language, present on its origins, history and influences;
  • To highlight the diversity of Brazilian culture;
  • Promoting exchanges between the various Portuguese-speaking countries;
  • Organizing courses, lectures and seminars on the Portuguese language and relevant issues;
  • Hold temporary exhibitions on themes related to the Portuguese language and its various areas of influence.
It's a great opportunity for Portuguese language students that are in Sao Paulo and hold keen desire to know a bit more about this language.

Service
Where:
Praça da Luz, s/n, Centro - São Paulo - SP
When: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am till 6pm
. (Tickets stop to selling an hour before closing).
Phone: (11) 3326-0775
How much: R$ 6 and R$ 3 (students). Only cash. Free for under 10 and above 60. It's free every Saturday for everyone.
Email: museu@museudalinguaportuguesa.org.br
Website: www.museulinguaportuguesa.org.br/
English introduction: http://www.museulinguaportuguesa.org.br/museudalinguaportuguesa/apresentacao_digital/MLP_ENG.html