Bandstand
19th century.
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Jardim da Luz is São Paulo's oldest public garden: it began as a botanical garden in 1798, opened to the public in 1825 and now covers about 113,000 square metres beside Luz station and its famous English clock tower. In its south-eastern corner stands the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios building, opened in 1900 and now home to the Pinacoteca, the city's oldest art museum. The garden has paths shaded by huge trees, a small lake and a 19th-century bandstand, and modern sculptures were placed here as part of a project to revive the city centre. It went through a long period of neglect in the 20th century, then recovered with the restoration of the Pinacoteca, the renewal of the district and more policing. Entry is free, and it is best combined on one daytime walk with the Pinacoteca and the Museum of the Portuguese Language in the Luz station opposite. Visit by day and keep an eye on belongings in the surrounding streets.
19th century.
Shade downtown.
In the garden's corner.
Avenida Tiradentes, Luz, São Paulo
Museum of the Portuguese LanguageThe Museum of the Portuguese Language is an interactive museum of language, desc3 minutes walk4.7
Pinacoteca de São PauloThe Pinacoteca de São Paulo is the city's oldest art museum, founded by the stat3 minutes walk4.7
Sala São PauloSala São Paulo is a concert hall built inside the Júlio Prestes railway station,6 minutes walk4.8
São Paulo Municipal Market (Mercadão)The Municipal Market, the Mercadão to paulistanos, is a large covered food marke14 minutes walk4.6
Rua 25 de MarçoRua 25 de Março is São Paulo's best-known street for popular shopping, and its s15 minutes walk4.4The Pinacoteca in its south-eastern corner, and the Museum of the Portuguese Language in Luz station opposite.