Ipiranga District, Historical district in São Paulo, Brazil
The Ipiranga district extends through the southern area of São Paulo, containing multiple museums, parks, and educational institutions within its boundaries.
On September 7, 1822, Emperor Pedro I declared Brazil's independence from Portugal near the Ipiranga Brook, marking a defining moment in Brazilian history.
The Paulista Museum houses an extensive collection of Brazilian colonial artifacts, while the Museum of Zoology displays natural history specimens and educational exhibits.
The Alto do Ipiranga metro station connects residents and visitors to São Paulo's green line, providing direct access to the district's commercial center.
The Ipiranga Brook, mentioned in the first line of the Brazilian National Anthem, flows through the district as a reminder of the independence proclamation.
Location: São Paulo
Location: Subprefecture of Ipiranga
Shares border with: Cursino District, Sacomã District, Vila Prudente District, Mooca District, Cambuci District, Vila Mariana District
Website: http://prefeitura.sp.gov.br/cidade/secretarias/subprefeituras/ipiranga
GPS coordinates: -23.58959,-46.60001
Latest update: March 18, 2025 12:39
Museu Paulista
1.1 km
Monument to the Independence of Brazil
1.5 km
Sao Paulo aquarium
1.5 km
Palácio dos Cedros
1.1 km
Casa do Grito
1.4 km
Museum of Zoology of the University of São Paulo
1 km
Violet Mansion
1.2 km
Building of the Antarctica Paulista Company
738 m
Pink Palace
1 km
Residência da Família Jafet, 825
993 m
Parque da Independência
1.2 km
Figueira das Lágrimas
1.8 km
Jardim do Parque da Independência
1.2 km
Residence of Michel Assad
967 m
Instituto Cristóvão Colombo
1.5 km
Edifício-monumento
1.1 km
Capela do Cristo Operário
2.5 km
Noviciado Nossa Senhora das Graças Irmãs Salesianas
1.2 km
Capela do Bom Jesus do Horto
1.2 km
Calçada portuguesa do Parque da Independência
1.2 km
Residence of Maestro Furio Franceschini
1.1 km
Old Juvenile Blessed Sacrament
1.1 km
José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva
1.2 km
Esfera
2.2 km
Força Expedicionária Brasileira
1.7 km
Marco Rodoviário
935 m
Estátua de Dom Pedro I (Parque da Independência)
1.3 km
Centenário de Vila Prudente
2 kmReviews
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