Mosteiro De Sao Bento
Mosteiro De Sao Bento
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Neighborhood: Sé
Sé, which derives its name from Sé Square, is a central neighborhood 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.
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- São Bento • 2 min walk
- Sé • 9 min walk
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Naresh N
Singapore, Singapore30 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I had the privilege to attend the Sunday mass... was an awesome experience! An occasion to meet with the real São Paulo.. culture, tradition and customs!
Written January 18, 2020
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Eduardo_Marzbanian
Sao Paulo, SP17 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
If you are in old downtown São Paulo for vacations even for business you must visit this amazing church. Its architectural style is typically XVII century. For a full experiance I recomend you to visit it at the early morning (7:00 am) from monday to fryday; saturday (6:00); Sunday (10:00 am) when it takes place the mass with gregorian chants. The monks also chant greorian chants at the late afternoom (5:35 pm) from monday to fryday and sunday (4:55 pm).
Written February 6, 2018
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SamLawEnforcement
Orlando, FL132 contributions
Oct 2014 • Business
Surrounded by dirty,vendors and baggars.
Enough to see it.Won't come back.Sao Paulo don't care about tourists.
Enough to see it.Won't come back.Sao Paulo don't care about tourists.
Written September 21, 2015
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Wouter M
3 contributions
Oct 2019
No words for this place. Simply stunning !!!!!!! I have never seen a more beautiful place (building/church) ! 100% worth a visit!
Written October 26, 2019
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Myo M
Coquitlam, Canada26,941 contributions
Feb 2019
It was just quite amazing to see these "many colorful statues" of saints above the length of the main aisle on its both sides which is really the spectacle that stands out the most in my memory of this "overall ornate" church (really plenty of beauty, intricacies & elaborateness to see inside a relatively small area), and yes walking along the main aisle of this small church (which is just about a third of the long rectangular building of the Monastery where the other parts are off-limits to the public) was actually somewhat of a reminiscent of that along the main aisle of the much-bigger Metropolitan Cathedral in Santiago (where also right above the length of the aisle on both sides are saint statues not colorful ones like here but gold-glittered).
And nearby, at just about a 5-minute walk (to the north which is in the direction straight out from this church) is Farol Santander with some outdoor balconies on its 26th floor for some great views of the city & where are also some exhibition floors including those with great displays of the bank that the building once was, and another 5-to-10-minute walk further north from that (through some cobble-stoned "pedestrian streets") is the square Praca da Se with the city's "main cathedral" Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo which is a pretty plain one inside except for its "huge pillars" but still a worthwhile visit especially right outside of it where there's a "big circle" like a compass or such & also a nice standing statue of St. Paul.
And nearby, at just about a 5-minute walk (to the north which is in the direction straight out from this church) is Farol Santander with some outdoor balconies on its 26th floor for some great views of the city & where are also some exhibition floors including those with great displays of the bank that the building once was, and another 5-to-10-minute walk further north from that (through some cobble-stoned "pedestrian streets") is the square Praca da Se with the city's "main cathedral" Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo which is a pretty plain one inside except for its "huge pillars" but still a worthwhile visit especially right outside of it where there's a "big circle" like a compass or such & also a nice standing statue of St. Paul.
Written October 19, 2019
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Ted S
San Jose, CA90 contributions
Sep 2019
Forget the main São Paulo cathedral in the Praça da Sé. For that matter, forget the Vatican too. This must be one of the most spectacular places of worship anywhere in the world. It's mind-boggling. That the mind of humankind conceived of it makes me hopeful that we have a future.
Written September 30, 2019
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Daniel S
Sao Paulo, SP72 contributions
Sep 2019
The modest exterior might fool, but the inside is absolutely beautiful, the whole church is handpainted in the style of the Benedict Beuron School of Art, in a very distinctive style than most Brazilian churches. Even if you are not catholic, it is worth a visit to appreciate the level of craftsmanship. Photos can be done without flash, a lot of people don't know that flash photography is banned because much of the paint used is photosensitive and the cost of restoration is quite high (the paint used is made by dissolving pigments on eggwhites). Sunday 10 am masses are highly sought after, these are conducted with gregorian chant and organ music, I would advise getting there at least 40 min in advance to get a good seat. The church has a small store selling religious items and bakery goods made by the monks to help with the high upkeep, some Sundays there is a very good Brunch as well served, I believe you can purchase the brunch on the church store, occasionally after Sunday masses they also perform organ concerts free of charge for those interested.
Written September 19, 2019
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Canthama
Sao Paulo, SP110 contributions
Aug 2019
This is an excellent place to visit when in downtown, the building is magnificent and the benedictine church is very very beautiful, if you are lucky to attend a mess with Gregorian chants than it will simply be a very unique experience, you can leave the church and stop by many old coffee places that sells gorgeous sweets and deserts, just one or two blocks away you can find the best places.
Written August 6, 2019
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gilmarcezar
Sao Paulo, SP9 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Visit on Sunday morning at 10:00 AM to see the mass with the Gregorian chant. If you are lucky, get some bread made by the Benedictines monks.
Written January 22, 2018
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Vicente M
Sao Paulo, SP25 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
This is one of the icons of the city of São Paulo, with great historical importance, since it was founded in the late sixteenth century
Located in the historical heart of São Paulo, it houses other than the Monastery, a College and also a bakery that sells cakes and breads prepared by the monks according to ancient recipes.
It is worth visiting the Monastery to enjoy the architecture, stained glass paintings and interior decoration.
CAN’T MISS: Mass with Gregorian chants on Sundays 10:00 am
Located in the historical heart of São Paulo, it houses other than the Monastery, a College and also a bakery that sells cakes and breads prepared by the monks according to ancient recipes.
It is worth visiting the Monastery to enjoy the architecture, stained glass paintings and interior decoration.
CAN’T MISS: Mass with Gregorian chants on Sundays 10:00 am
Written May 9, 2016
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