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Avenida São João
Avenida São João (Portuguese language, Portuguese for ''São João Avenue'') is an important arterial road in the Central Zone of São Paulo, center zone of São Paulo. It is connected to the Minhocão (São Paulo), Minhocão and in front of it is the Altino Arantes Building (Banespa), an important urban focal point. In its main area, the avenue is completely pedestrianized, functioning as a promenade, with restricted access for cars. History The history of Avenida São João dates back to 1651. In that year, Henrique da Cunha Gago and Cristóvão da Cunha, residents of São Paulo, requested from the Municipal Chamber of São Paulo, Municipal Chamber the donation of lands in the area delimited by the Anhangabaú River and Yacuba streams through a letter stating: "The undersigned request Your Honors to grant each of them thirty brazos of land in the outskirts of this village, between two streams called Anhangobay and Yacuba. The measurement will start from the path that goes to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
São Paulo
São Paulo (; ; Portuguese for 'Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul') is the capital of the São Paulo (state), state of São Paulo, as well as the List of cities in Brazil by population, most populous city in Brazil, the List of largest cities in the Americas, Americas, and both the Western Hemisphere, Western and Southern Hemispheres. Listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as an global city, alpha global city, it exerts substantial international influence in commerce, finance, arts, and entertainment. It is the List of largest cities#List, largest urban area by population outside Asia and the most populous Geographical distribution of Portuguese speakers, Portuguese-speaking city in the world. The city's name honors Paul the Apostle and people from the city are known as ''paulistanos''. The city's Latin motto is ''Non ducor, duco'', which translates as "I am not led, I lead." Founded in 1554 by Jesuit priests, the city was the center of the ''bandeirant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estrada De Jundiaí
Estrada is a Spanish surname and a Galician and Portuguese term, meaning "paved road". Notable people with the surname include * Aaron Estrada (born 2001), American basketball player * Armando Estrada, actually Hazem Ali, professional wrestler * Arturo Estrada Hernández, Mexican painter * Carla Estrada, Mexican producer * Catalina Estrada, Costa Rican footballer * Chuck Estrada, American former Major League Baseball player * Daniel Estrada (other) * David Estrada (boxer), Guatemalan/Mexican-American professional boxer * David Estrada (soccer), American soccer player * Eden Estrada, Mexican-American model and social media influencer * Elise Estrada, Canadian singer * Enrique Estrada, Mexican General and politician * Erik Estrada, American actor, Reserve police officer * Genaro Estrada (1887–1937), Mexican statesman and writer * Gilberto Owen Estrada (1904–1952), Mexican poet and diplomat * Horacio Estrada, Venezuelan former Major League Baseball player * Ignacio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Praça Das Artes
Praça das Artes is a Brazilian cultural complex located in the city of São Paulo that promotes performances and exhibitions related to music, dance, theater and visual arts. Inaugurated in 2012, it functions as an extension of the activities of the São Paulo Municipal Theater, as well as being home to the São Paulo Dance School, the São Paulo Municipal Music School, the Conservatory Hall and the Municipal Theater's artistic groups. Currently managed by the São Paulo Municipal Theater Foundation, Praça das Artes is one of the largest cultural complexes in Latin America with an area of . Its construction has become an urban intervention for the requalification of the central area and a landmark in São Paulo's architecture. Historical context Until the beginning of the 20th century, the São Paulo Municipal Theater did not have its own choirs and instrumentalists to perform in its opera. Originally, the venue was built to meet the wishes of the local elite at the time, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Post Office Palace (São Paulo)
The Post Office Palace (Portuguese language, Portuguese: ''Palácios dos Correios'') is an Eclecticism, eclectic building located in the Historic Center of São Paulo, in the Vale do Anhangabaú, Anhangabaú Valley, in the Brazil, Brazilian city of São Paulo. The complex was designed by Ramos de Azevedo Technical Office to house the Central Post and Telegraph Office and was inaugurated on October 20, 1922. It housed the Post Office's administrative activities until the 1970s, when the institution moved to Vila Leopoldina. In 2012, the building was listed as a historic site by the Department of Historical Heritage (DPH) during a process that covered the entire Anhangabaú Valley region. It is one of the most significant examples of early 20th century architecture in São Paulo. In 2013, the Palace became home to the Post Office Cultural Center of São Paulo, which offers free exhibitions and other artistic events. History Project and inauguration After the Proclamation of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
