Brigadeiro Faria Lima Avenue, Financial boulevard in Pinheiros district, São Paulo, Brazil
Brigadeiro Faria Lima Avenue is a major boulevard in Pinheiros that stretches about 5 kilometers and connects multiple neighborhoods from north to south. The street features modern office buildings, shops, and restaurants that line its entire length.
The avenue was planned in the late 1960s under Mayor José Vicente Faria Lima and officially opened in April 1970. The project was part of broader city development to modernize São Paulo and create new commercial centers.
The Museum of Brazilian Home displays furniture and architectural pieces that show how Brazilians have lived and designed their spaces over time. Visitors can observe the development of local design traditions through the displayed objects.
The Faria Lima metro station on Yellow Line 4 provides direct access to the avenue, and more than 80 bus routes serve the area. The broad street is easy to walk along with sidewalks throughout, making it simple to explore shops and restaurants.
The Google Brazil office building preserves an original 18th-century house within its structure. This architectural detail shows how modern development can integrate historic buildings rather than demolish them.
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