More than just a financial centre, Sao Paulo offers visitors amazing nightlife, some of the best restaurants in the world, and a simply show-stopping arts scene. From the beautiful Pinacoteca art museum in Sao Paulo's historic centre, to smaller contemporary galleries showcasing the best of local talent, Sao Paulo is an art lover's dream. Here we take you through the top 10 art destinations in the city. When you are ready to go, contact Brightsun Travel about awide range of Sao Paulo flights from UK and go on a city break with a difference this holiday.
Pinacoteca
The Pinacoteca is where you should start your artistic tour of Sao Paulo, easily the city's most beautiful art museum, housed in an old school building, and showcasing world class exhibitions.
Bixiga
At the weekends, the streets of the Italian neighbourhood of Bixiga come alive with vintage and antiques fairs, where you can explore a different side of Sao Paulo's arts scene.
Oscar Freire Street
Go upmarket at the luxurious Oscar Freire Street and explore small galleries and boutiques that attract an elite crowd. Here contemporary galleries housed in crumbling old buildings line the streets, all showcasing the best of local talent.
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Head to Sao Bento and wonder pedestrian-only streets to reach the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, a once financial building turned into a contemporary exhibition space that features a range of local and international artists.
Choque Cultural
The Choque Cultural is an old residence that has been turned into a contemporary gallery, showcasing innovative and provocative artists in regular experimental installations.
Zipper Galeria
Opened in the last 5 years, the Zipper Galeria showcases selected Brazilian artists, and is a place where you can get a sense of Brazil's cutting edge art work, by a new wave of artists in the city.
Galeria Leme
The Galeria Leme is a contemporary gallery housed in a slick, modern building and a must-see during your artistic tour of the city, where you can catch regular and fast-changing exhibitions.
Nara Roesler
The classy Nara Roesler, with branches in Rio de Janeiro and New York, is an achingly cool gallery in Sao Paulo, showcasing a range of contemporary art in a super minimalist building.
Praca Roosevelt
Head to Praca Roosevelt and immerse yourself in Sao Paulo's alternative theatre scene. This neighbourhood is bursting at the seams with atmospheric bars, where you can enjoy a post or pre-theatre drink with a hip crowd.
Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo
Last but by no means the least, is the jewel in Sao Paulo's artistic crown, the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, where you can explore one of the most comprehensive art collections in Latin America.
Getting there
Brightsun Travel can secure cheap flights to Sao Paulo from a range of UK airports, including direct flights from London with British Airways, taking you to the centre of Brazil in less than 12 hours. Fly Premium Economy, Club World or First Class with British Airways and arrive in Sao Paulo in style.
Martin Wynn
