History of city São Paulo, Brazil in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: January 25, 1554 History: Population: 12 038 175 Sights: Anhangabaú a Noite Avenida Hygienopolis Avenida Ipiranga Avenida Nove de Julho, 1954 Municipal Theater Opera House and Hotel Esplanade, circa 1930 Opera House Palacete Martinelli Palacete Prates Panorama of the city park and bridge Panorama of the city Rua Direita, 1909 Rua Florencio de Abreu, 1904 Theater Municipal and 'Esplanade' Hotel Via Sao Bento Ypiranga Museum

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