Walking Tour of Sao Paulo: 3 of 5
Praça da Sé and Catedral
Continuing your walk down Avenida Itapetininga (go left outside the Theatro), which is known as the Viaduto do Chá (Tea Overpass) at this point, continue until you reach the end of the avenue, which places you just outside the Praça da Sé. The grand Catedral is just to your right.
Eclectic Influences
Inside the Catedral, which was built in 1912, is a great mixture of architectural influences. French, Italian and Brazilian elements come together in the pillars, stained glass images, and woodwork. You can take a tour of the Catedral or just walk around to take it all in.
Church Bells
The Catedral bells ring out the Brazilian national anthem every morning at 8am and chime briefly every hour on the hour until 6pm (the hour of Ave Maria). Mass is offered at 8:30am weekdays and at 9am, 11am and 5pm on Sunday.
Your next stop on the downtown walking tour is just ahead at one of the tallest buildings in the city, the Banespa Building….
1. Memories of the Great Coffee Boom in South America’s Largest City
2. Theatro Municipal
3. Praça da Sé and Catedral
4. Banespa Building – Best View of the City
5. Mercado Municipal
