Understand

Once the site of the most elegant residencial buildings in the city, Republica was seriously hit by the exodus of downtown, which happened mostly on the 1970s and 80s. Nowdays, it has been renovated as the whole historical central area. The streets between Praca da Republica and Largo do Arouche make up the oldest gay hot spot in town. It looks decadent, but many young & older individuals cruise in the clubs, movie theaters, dark rooms, and bars from Ipiranga avenue down to Largo do Arouche. Rua do Arouche, Republica square and Vieira de Carvalho avenue are also known as pick-up spots where a few male muscled prostitutes line up for services to men and women. There are also many "noias," or adoslecent and adult homeless people who are addicted to glue-sniffing or crack. Hate crimes by neo-Nazi skinheads have been reported in the area, but it has been well policed ever since. An arts & crafts and precious stones and food fair happens on Republica square every Saturday and Sunday. The Republica station of the yellow subway line is presently under construction. Traditional gourmet restaurants and show-bars such as O Gato que Ri, Galeto's, and Bar Brahma are located on Largo do Arouche, Vieira de Carvalho, and Avenida Sao Joao, respectively. Bar do Leo, a 1940s pub that serves lunches and appetizers daily, is located on Rua Aurora.

Get in

  • '''Republica''' station of line 3 - Red and line 4 - Yellow.
  • Buses that drive on avenues Amaral Gurgel, da Consolcao, Ipiranga, Sao Luis and Sao Joao.
  • See

    Museums

    Buildings

  • '''Edifcio Italia''', Avenida Ipiranga x Avenida Sao Luis. It was for years the highest in the city, with its 160 meters.
  • Theaters

  • '''Theatro Municipal''', Praca Ramos de Azevedo, tel. ''+55 11'' 3334-0001, [http://portal.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/secretarias/cultura/theatromunicipal ].
  • '''Cine Teatro de Arte Recriarte Bijou''', Praca Roosevelt, 172, ''+55 11'' 3257-2264
  • '''Espaco dos Satyros 1''', Praca Roosevelt, 214 - Consolacao, ''+55 11'' 3258 6345, [http://www.satyros.com.br/]
  • '''Espaco dos Satyros 2''', Praca Roosevelt, 124 - Consolacao, ''+55 11'' 3258 6345, [http://www.satyros.com.br/].
  • '''Espaco Parlapatoes''', Praca Roosevelt, 158 - Consolacao, ''+55 11'' 3061 9799, [http://www2.uol.com.br/parlapatoes/espaco/home ].
  • '''N.Ex.T. - Nucleo Experimental de Teatro''', Rua Rego Freitas, 454, ''+55 11'' 3259-2485 - Vila Buarque
  • '''Teatro Alianca Francesa''', Rua General Jardim, 182, ''+55 11'' 3259-0086 - Vila Buarque.
  • '''Teatro de Arena Eugenio Kusnet''', Rua Teodoro Baima, 94, ''+55 11'' 3256-9463 - Vila Buarque.
  • '''Teatro Cultura Artistica''', Rua Nestor Pestana, 196 - Consolacao, ''+55 11'' 3258-3615.
  • '''Teatro da Universidade de Sao Paulo''', Rua Maria Antonia, 294, ''+55 11'' 3255-5538/3255-7182 - Vila Buarque
  • '''Teatro Paiol''', Rua Amaral Gurgel, 164 - Vila Buarque, ''+55 11'' 3221-2462.
  • '''Teatro Sesc-Anchieta''', Rua Dr. Vila Nova, 245 - Vila Buarque, ''+55 11'' 3256-2281.
  • Eat

  • '''Bar Estadao''', where viaducts Major Quedinho and 9 de Julho meet. (24 horas).
  • '''Casteloes''', Rua Jairo Gois, 126, tel. ''11'' 3229-0542. Pizza.
  • '''Famiglia Mancini''', Rua Avanhandava, 81, tel. ''11'' 3256.4320. Traditional italian restaurant.
  • '''La Casserole''', Largo do Arouche, 346, tel. ''11'' 3331-6283. French restaurant going since 1954. [http://www.lacasserole.com.br/]
  • '''Lotus''', Rua Brigadeiro Tobias, 420 (esq. Senador Queiroz), tel. ''11'' 3229-5696. Vegeterian.
  • '''Terraco Italia''', Avenida Ipiranga, 344, 41o andar, tel. ''11'' 2189-2929. 360o view of the city. [http://www.terracoitalia.com.br/USA/]
  • Drink

  • '''Bar Brahma''', on the famous corner of Avenida Ipiranga and Avenida Sao Joao. This bar was opened on the 1920s and is the most traditional place to hear classics of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB).
  • '''Cantho''', Largo do Arouche, 32, tel ''11'' 3723-6624. Gay club.
  • '''Freedom Club''', Largo do Arouche, 06, tel. ''11'' 3362-9207. Gay Club. [http://www.freedomclub.com.br/]
  • '''Inferno''', Rua Augusta, 501, tel. ''11'' 3120-4140.
  • '''Planet G''', Rua Rego Freitas, 56, tel. ''11'' 3362-0865. Gay club.
  • '''Royal''', Rua da Consolacao, 222, tel. ''11'' 3255-6413. Posh club.
  • '''Trash 80's''', Alameda Ribeirao Preto, 258, tel. ''11'' 3262-4881. For those who miss those years.
  • '''Ultradiesel''', Rua Marques de Itu, 284, tel. ''11'' 3338-2493. Gay club. [http://www.ultradiesel.com.br/]
  • Sleep

  • '''Bourbon Sao Paulo''', Avenida Dr. Vieira de Carvalho, 99, tel. ''11' 3337-2000. [http://www.bourbon.com.br/business/saopaulo/apresentacao_hotel.php?codHotel=9]
  • '''Formule 1''', Avenida Sao Joao, 1.140, tel. ''11'' 6878-6400. [http://www.accorhotels.com.br/guiahoteis/formule1/hotel_main.asp?cd_hotel=228]
  • '''Novotel Jaragua Sao Paulo''', Rua Martins Fontes, 71, tel. ''11'' 2802-7000. [http://www.accorhotels.com.br/guiahoteis/novotel/hotel_main.asp?cd_hotel=271]