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Praça da República
3.5

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The area
Neighbourhood: Sé
Sé, which derives its name from Sé Square, is a central neighbourhood in historic São Paulo. Close by, the Law School, the Museum of the Court of Justice and the Metropolitan Cathedral offer inspiring architecture. If you are looking for cultural activities, head to Caixa Cultural and check the schedule. In the area there is a popular pedestrian street called “Rua Direita”, one of the first streets in the region, which today marks the crowded perimeter. Sé is a great area to explore during daytime, but use caution if visiting alone at night.
How to get there
  • República • 1 min walk
  • Anhangabaú • 7 min walk
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Restaurants
6,434 within 5 kms
Bar da Dona Onca
4,664
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Bar • Contemporary
Solar da República
191
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Seafood • European • Portuguese
A Casa do Porco
5,838
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Bar • South American
Wanderlust Bar e Cozinha
172
0.4 km$ • Brazilian • Bar • International
Almanara
390
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • Lebanese • Middle Eastern • Vegetarian Friendly
Esther Rooftop
1,027
51 m$$ - $$$ • French • European
O Gato Que Ri
1,133
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Brazilian • International
Rinconcito Peruano
1,583
0.5 km$ • Peruvian
Ponto Chic
478
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Bar • Diner
Terraço Itália
4,788
0.2 km$$$$ • Italian
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Attractions
788 within 10 kms
Italian Building
1,455
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Museu da Diversidade Sexual
67
0.2 kmSpeciality Museums
Fernando de Azevedo Theater
5
0.1 kmTheatres
Masjid al Munawar
1
0.2 kmReligious Sites
Indio Cacador
3
0.2 kmMonuments & Statues
Copan Building
453
0.3 kmArchitectural Buildings
Tattoo Brasil Museum
4
0.2 kmSpeciality Museums
Theatro Municipal De São Paulo
2,798
0.4 kmTheatres
Museum Theatro Municipal of Sao Paulo
786
0.4 kmOperas • Symphonies
Mario de Andrade Library
232
0.4 kmLibraries
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
3.5
737 reviews
Excellent
110
Very good
220
Average
276
Poor
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Terrible
25
KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina64,824 contributions
Be careful & protect your belongings
Sep. 2022 • Solo
Hasn’t changed much over the years. First came here in 1986. More hopeless people and other beggars. Small groups of thieves are vigilant for opportunities to steal from visitors. Nice greenery and interesting to walk through.
Written October 1, 2022
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Beatriz M
Vienna, Austria212 contributions
Surprised nice park in the heart of the city!
Mar. 2018 • Couples
Nice park with huge trees and even a small lake. Lots of police and we felt very safe and a very charming weekend market of arts and crafts.
Written March 4, 2018
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LaohuPenang
Penang Island, Malaysia533 contributions
Sunday market
Jan. 2018 • Couples
It is well worth visiting this square on Sundays as arts and crafts are on sale. The space devoted to the market has been reduced and strolling at your leasure is less attractive!
Written January 31, 2018
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TravelReviewer1983
Sde Eliezer, Israel5,241 contributions
Nice park but didn't feel very safe
Apr. 2017 • Couples
The park itself has great potential with stunning trees and a lovely little artificial pond and fountain. However there are homeless people everywhere and no police to be seen when we were there, which naturally made it feel unsafe.
Written April 29, 2017
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travelador
Seattle, WA112 contributions
Lots of entertainment!
Jun. 2016
In the heart of Sao Paulo, Praca da Republica is always busy! You can relax in the gardens, grab a bite at the food stands or buy souvenirs at the arts and crafts market. It's also the gateway to interesting streets and sights, the Italia building for the rooftop view,rua Itapetininga for shopping, the Arouche square flower market. But it's at night that the area becomes extremely lively with the bars in the side streets, especially on Vieira de Caevalho and its dozen of gay bars!
Written August 3, 2016
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Paulista668
São Paulo317 contributions
Be on your guard!
Jul. 2016 • Solo
You´re almost certain to pass this place as a tourist but whether you´ll want to spend much time there is another matter for the simple reason that it is always packed with drug addicts, beggars, street children, prostitutes and the like. There are plenty of police around so you will be safe but, as they do nothing to get rid of these people, the square is not a place to relax in.

This is a pity because it is a pleasant place with lots of greenery, which attracts parakeets and other birds, statues – including bizarrely, one of Baden Powell, the founder of the Boy Scout movement - and a little brook and pond which contains turtles and fish. It is also right in the heart of the city surrounded by French and Italian-style buildings from the early 20th century that are so refreshing after the steel and glass monstrosities in much of the rest of the city.

Craft fairs and markets are held on a regular basis and are worth visiting although don´t expect many bargains.

It is easy to get there by bus or metro and the bus station to Guarulhos international airport is next to the square. There are loads of places to eat and drink and lots of cheap and medium-priced hotels nearby. However, avoid wandering around at night.
Written July 22, 2016
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Levicek
Prague, Czech Republic64 contributions
A strange place
Apr. 2016 • Solo
I was there during a day, there was a market and some food stalls, few older buidings. It would be good for tourists, but there is also a park, where were a lot of both male and female (sometimes indistinguishable) "streetworkers" and some accompanying persons that I was a little worried - not only about my wallet.
Written May 30, 2016
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Patrick D
São Paulo61 contributions
Nice to visit on daylight and get to know a little of the city downtown
Aug. 2015
One of the main squares in São Paulo, surrounded by commerce and some residential apartments, close to important places like Teatro Municipal (City Theatre), Av São João and with loads of public transportation. Is a nice point to start a visit to downtown. Relative safe by daylight, not recommended at night.
Written May 18, 2016
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neyberthomas
Cuiaba, MT132 contributions
Sightseeing
Oct. 2014
There are a lot of things there, if you're a kinda of Street/tourist photographer you'll love this place, and there are a lot of historical buildings with nice architecture.
Written August 21, 2015
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Geert S
Den Bosch, The Netherlands740 contributions
Nothing special
Jul. 2015 • Family
At saturdays there is a market at the price with handwork from artists. the surrounding parc is nothing special.
Walk around for 15 minutes and walk to Praca da Se or Libertad
Written July 19, 2015
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