Vila Mariana, Residential district in southern São Paulo, Brazil
Vila Mariana is a residential neighborhood in southern São Paulo, covering several square kilometers and marked by modern apartment buildings, schools, and green spaces. The district sits near Ibirapuera Park, blending housing with educational and recreational facilities.
The area evolved from farmland and Italian settlements in the 1860s into an industrial zone centered around a municipal slaughterhouse in the 1880s. This shift from rural to urban marked the foundation of the neighborhood's later growth.
The neighborhood is home to the Federal University of São Paulo's medical school and the Cinemateca Brasileira, located in a converted slaughterhouse. These institutions shape the character of the area and draw students and culture enthusiasts daily.
The neighborhood connects to central São Paulo through Vila Mariana and Ana Rosa metro stations on the Blue and Green lines. These connections make it easy to reach other parts of the city by public transport.
The Casa Modernista, designed by Gregori Warchavchik, stands as the first modern architecture project in Brazil located within the neighborhood's boundaries. This building marked a turning point in Brazilian construction history and remains a significant landmark today.
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