Bixiga

Neighborhoods in São Paulo

"Bixiga was founded by Italian immigrants in the late 19th century and has retained a lot of its old Italian charm. Unsurprisingly, many of the city’s best pizzerias, such as Speranza Pizzaria, are located in this neighborhood. Every weekend in August, Bixiga holds the Feast of Our Lady Achiropita, during which stands are set up along the streets offering traditional Italian foods in honor of the neighborhood’s patron saint. The area is a great place to spend a couple of hours, and the low buildings can be a relief from the skyscrapers so common in the rest of the city. Although considered a safe place to wander the streets in daylight, it may be wise to take an Uber if visiting after dark." - MATADOR_NETWORK