The City of Culture
São Paulo is the financial and cultural capital of Brazil, and it is renowned for its museums, art galleries, and exhibition halls. The city has a rich cultural heritage, which is reflected in its many cultural institutions. The São Paulo Art Museum is the largest art museum in the city and boasts the finest collection of Western art in Latin America.
The Pinacoteca do Estado is another charming museum that houses an extensive collection of Brazilian art. The Paulistas – the inhabitants of São Paulo – are particularly fond of art and culture, and they enjoy meeting up at the museum, cinema, or theater after work.