Embu das Artes, Tourist resort in São Paulo metropolitan region, Brazil.
The municipality of Embu das Artes sits at 775 meters elevation, featuring cobblestone streets, colonial buildings, and numerous art galleries throughout its center.
Founded as a settlement during colonial times, Embu das Artes gained official municipality status in 1959, marking its transformation into an arts destination.
The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary houses the Jesuit Sacred Art Museum, displaying a collection of religious paintings, woodcarvings, and sculptures.
Weekly arts and crafts fairs occur in the central streets, where visitors can purchase handmade ceramics, textiles, paintings, and wooden sculptures.
Local artisans maintain workshops in restored colonial houses, creating and selling their pieces directly to visitors in a traditional setting.
Location: São Paulo
Inception: February 18, 1959
Elevation above the sea: 775 m
Website: http://www.embu.sp.gov.br/
Shares border with: Cotia, São Paulo, Itapecerica da Serra, Taboão da Serra, Osasco
Website: http://embu.sp.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -23.64889,-46.85194
Latest update: June 4, 2025 21:22
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