OLD BUILDINGS IN SÃO PAULO

Those photos were taken in São Paulo by Carlos A. Mascaro.

If you like to see others photos of old buildings in São Paulo, please go to another page: "São Paulo, the Old Center"

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ANTIQUE HOUSES IN AVARÉ, PART I

Avaré is a city in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, located 270 km (167,77 miles) from the capital.

The city was established on September 15, 1861 by Major Vitoriano de Souza Rocha and Domiciano Santana. The population in 2007 was about 80,034 inhabitants. The economy is based on agriculture, cattle ranching and tourism. The great attraction include the beautiful Jurumirim Dam.

Photos taken by my husband and myself

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If you like old houses, come to see more HERE.

OLD HOUSES - CASARÕES ANTIGOS

Photos taken by Carlos A. Mascaro at the city of Casa Branca, São Paulo State. Casa Branca City is located in the northeast of São Paulo's State. Those old houses are linked to the historical and cultural patrimony of the town. To read about Brazilian Architecture, click HERE

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SÃO JOSÉ DO RIO PARDO, SÃO PAULO STATE, BRAZIL

São José do Rio Pardo as viewed from the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, situated on top of the most highest hill of the city. The statue represents Jesus standing with outstretched, welcoming arms.

The statue stands 55,774 foot tall. Many cities in Brazil has their own Christ Redeemer seated on the top of the most highest hill of the city.

Matrix Church of São José do Rio Pardo, at the center of the November XV Square

The bandstand named "Coreto Elias Fecuri" at the November XV Square

On Sundays night there is music in the bandstand. It's a great atmosphere full of people who just came to listen music, to meet or watch people and have fun.

November XV Square

This is the social club headquarters of the Associação Atlética Riopardense

"Raddi" is the most famous bakery and confectionery of São José do Rio Pardo

Photos by Carlos A. Mascaro

Update: This Statue of Christ the Redeemer, situated on top of the most highest hill of the São José do Rio Pardo city, looks like another statue of Christ the Redeemer, located in Rio de Janeiro.

Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor) is a large Art Deco-style statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue stands 38 m (125 feet) tall and is located at the peak of the 710-m (2330-foot) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park, overlooking the city.

You can see anothers photos of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro here , here and here.

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OLD HOUSES IN SÃO JOSÉ DO RIO PARDO

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São José do Rio Pardo is a town located in the northeast of São Paulo's state. Those old houses are linked to the historical and cultural patrimony of the town.


Photos by Carlos Alckmin Mascaro

Update: You all are invited to see the beautiful post made by Jade, from Arboreality – Tree Blogging. She hostess the Festival of the Trees 6! And Leaves of Grass is also there!