Things to Do in Se, Sao Paulo

Se features the São Paulo Cathedral and the central square, along with historical sites like the Pátio do Colégio, where the city was founded in 1554, and the Municipal Theater of São Paulo. It's a central area with significant landmarks and cultural institutions.

Sé Metropolitan CathedralCathedral
Mercado Municipal de São PauloMarket
Mosteiro de São BentoMonastery

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Top things to do in Se

Sé Metropolitan Cathedral
★ 4.7 · 30.8k
Cathedral★
Massive 20th-century cathedral with soaring gothic-style architecture & a Renaissance-style dome.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 7 PM
Sat
8 AM – 5 PM
Sun
8 AM – 6 PM
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Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
★ 4.5 · 201.1k
Market★
Historical building with stands selling rare fruit, vegetables & dairy produce, plus a food court.
Mon–Fri
6 AM – 6 PM
Sat
6 AM – 6 PM
Sun
6 AM – 4 PM
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Mosteiro de São Bento
★ 4.8 · 13.0k
Monastery★
Ornate, historic church featuring mass with Gregorian chant & a monastery with an on-site bakery.
Mon–Wed
6 AM – 6 PM
Thu
6 AM – 9 AM, 12:30 PM – 6 PM
Fri
6 AM – 6 PM
Sat
6 AM – 1 PM
Sun
7 AM – 1 PM
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Solar da Marquesa
★ 4.5 · 2.4k
History Museum★
Manor house displaying an evolution of architectural styles dating back to the 18th century.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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Farol Santander
★ 4.7 · 25.1k
Museum
Prominent 35-floor skyscraper with cultural exhibits & an observation deck for city views.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9 AM – 8 PM
Sat
9 AM – 8 PM
Sun
9 AM – 8 PM
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New Forest Trade Books Ltda me
★ 4.9 · 7.3k
Bookstore
One of the country's most traditional used bookstores, it features a three-story physical shop with a collection of over 200,000 titles.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 7 PM
Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Livraria Fonomag
★ 4.9 · 1.2k
Bookstore
A bookstore with a large collection of original Japanese publications, including manga, language learning materials, dictionaries, and craft books.
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Casa Godinho
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Wine Shop
Mon–Wed
7 AM – 6:30 PM
Thu
Closed
Fri
7 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Woodstock - Rock Store - 1978
★ 4.7 · 318
Record Store
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu
11 AM – 6 PM
Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
11 AM – 8 PM
Sun
Closed
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Jen Stone
★ 4.5 · 280
Gem Shop
Mon–Fri
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Se

We Coffee
★ 4.5 · 10.4k
Coffee Shop· R$20–40
A coffee shop that offers coffee, sweets, breads, shakes, and teas, known for providing unique experiences.
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Café Sol
★ 4.6 · 5.6k
Coffee Shop· R$20–60
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
7:30 AM – 7 PM
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89ºC Coffee Station
★ 4.5 · 8.8k
Coffee Shop· R$20–40
A coffee station in Praça da Liberdade offering classic coffee drinks, Italian sodas, frappés, special teas, and a variety of savory and sweet items inspired by Japanese patisserie and European confectionery.
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 8 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 8 PM
Sun
7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
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Bar Salve Jorge
★ 4.4 · 5.7k
Bar· R$60–140
A bar perfect for socializing, with a vast menu of entrées, appetizers & beer.
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Tanka Restaurante
★ 4.7 · 7.8k
Asian· R$120–200
A Japanese, Thai & Korean self-serve menu with sushi & roe, oysters, hot dishes & a quiet setting.
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Café Bom Gosto
★ 4.5 · 754
Café & Bakery· R$20–40
Mon–Thu
6:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Fri
6:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
7 AM – 5 PM
Sun
Closed
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