"In the 1950s, this part of the city was immensely popular with wealthy Paulistanos. Today, the neighborhood has lost some of its luster, but it still has some very cool spots to check out. There is some incredible old architecture to be seen here and a number of fantastic museums, including the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, which focuses on Brazilian art, and the Portuguese Language Museum, both of which are near the gorgeous Luz station. Make sure to visit the Mercado Municipal, famous for its enormous range of fruits and its mortadella sandwich — a Paulistano classic. The area is perfectly safe during the day." - MATADOR_NETWORK