Cidade Universitária Armando de Salles Oliveira, University district in Butantã, São Paulo, Brazil.
Cidade Universitária Armando de Salles Oliveira is a university district in Butantã with educational buildings, research centers, and administrative offices of the University of São Paulo. The campus extends across a large area and includes sports facilities, cultural venues, and medical services alongside its academic institutions.
Construction of the university complex began in the 1930s under Governor Armando de Salles Oliveira and was completed during the 1960s. The campus development reflects the university's expansion and transformed it into a modern research institution.
The district is home to multiple museums, including the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, which display extensive collections. These institutions shape the cultural life of the campus and draw both students and art lovers.
The district is accessible by multiple bus lines that lead to Praça do Relógio, where the main transportation terminal is located. Visitors should know the campus is very large, so planning your route in advance or using the available shuttles is recommended.
The district houses the Institute for Energy and Nuclear Research, one of the few locations in Brazil with nuclear research facilities. This presence makes it a hub for cutting-edge scientific work and attracts researchers from around the world.
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