Centro Universitário Maria Antonia

The Centro Universitário Maria Antonia comprises two buildings from the 1930s on Maria Antônia Street in Vila Buarque. The complex houses the Carlos Reichenbach cinema room and multiple halls for exhibitions and events.

The University of São Paulo acquired the property in 1949 and established the Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters there until 1968. The building became central to student activism against the military government.

The center hosts the Gilda de Mello e Souza Library and presents art exhibitions that shape intellectual life in the city. The spaces are used by students and visitors to engage with contemporary artistic and academic questions.

The cinema room offers free film screenings and special programs on weekends, making it an accessible venue for art lovers. The library and exhibition halls are open to the public during regular hours.

The building witnessed major student protests in October 1968 during the military dictatorship and symbolizes the spirit of resistance of that era. This role as a site of political mobilization shapes how people understand the place today.

Location: São Paulo

Location: Vila Buarque

Inception: 1949

Address: R. Maria Antônia, 258/294 - Vila Buarque, São Paulo - SP, 01222-010

Website: http://mariantonia.prceu.usp.br

GPS coordinates: -23.54608,-46.65103

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41