Brazil's largest city is the country's epicenter of finance, commerce, culture and transportation.
Sao Paulo has a tropical highland climate. It rains a lot in summer but is dry in winter. Trees reign supreme in Sao Paulo and distant hills provide a dazzling backdrop for the city.
High-rises dominate the city’s skyline. São Paulo Cathedral, the city’s icon, pierces the sky. Numerous museums tell stories of the city dating back to the 16th century. Shopping streets are swamped with all manner of tempting wares.
The cathedral built in 1913 is a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles. The pictures on each of its glass window panes depict Bible stories.
A landmark of Sao Paulo and a main symbol of modern Brazilian architecture, the museum is highly recognized for its collection of oil paintings and sculptures by famed artists.
It features a number of interesting sites like Paulista Museum, gardens and the Monument to Independence. It was anointed an archeological and culture site by the government in 1989.
The 1.60-million-square-meter park in the southern outskirts of Sao Paulo ranks among the world's largest. It contains an artificial lake, clustered sculptures and a number of museums.