Yelp Review 2025 #164:…read more A beautiful church in the Jardins neighborhood of São Paulo. When I went, there was mass going on and out of respect, I sat and stayed during the mass and took pictures after. From outside, it doesn't seem much (maybe Church of St. Basil in Moscow vibes) but the interior is stunning. It reminds me of churches in Portugal because of the colorful tile work but with cheesiness by adding the ceiling paintings like the "Creation of Adam" in the Sistine Chapel. There are small rooms worth checking out - they all look different. The church was founded in 1940. The design work, modernized Brazilian colonial style, began in 1942 until 1956. Antônio Paim Vieira, painter and ceramist, was in charge of the interior including the paintings on the ceiling. One part starry sky with Brazilians looking toward Virgin Mary and baby Jesus...and the weird copy of the Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings. Oddly enough, this church is meant to represent being Brazilian...despite the Russian and Italian influences. It's confusing.

To say this a beautiful church is an understatement. The bible come to life with the reminders on…read morethe ceiling and walls. It was standing room only when during the mass we attended. restroom are located off to the side of the church. walls dedicated to Pope John XXlll and Pope Paul Vl.

A Catedral da Sé é um espetáculo de arquitetura que mistura história e imponência em cada detalhe…read more Fiquei deslumbrada observando a magnitude das colunas goticas e dos vitrais Coloridos. Tudo muito limpo, muito organizado. A presença policial garante a tranquilidade do passeio. Um lugar pra admirar, respirar cultura e tirar fotos dignas de cartão-postal. Imperdível em São Paulo!

The most dangerous place in São Paulo!…read more Within seconds of arriving we were attacked by street kids (who were about 12/13 years old). They attack as a pack and steal from everyone. They circle you in a group and punch/hit you to steal anything they can. Police are in the area but outnumbered and can't help. There are also homeless people everywhere. Read the reviews on google (there's a lot more than here on Yelp. Side note, I visited the cathedral by myself about 10 years ago with a big SLR camera and felt relatively safe. Now it's a a no-go zone. Very very dangerous. Stay away!!!

Constructed in 1940, and visually dominating Jardins thanks to its tall spires, Paróquia Nossa…read moreSenhora do Brasil justifies a stop for worshipers and fans of architecture alike thanks to gold inlay plus a large art collection that outshines many of Brasil's other Churches or Cathedrals.