Patio do Colegio (The School Yard), Sao Paulo
The School Yard refers to the yard in front of this historic Jesuit church and marks the site where S茫o Paulo was founded in 1554. At that time, the Jesuit school was a simple hut covered with palm leaves, where priests celebrated the inaugural mass.
The associated buildings have been rebuilt and reconstructed many times over the history of the Jesuit mission. In 1953, the church was rebuilt to reflect colonial architecture and the Mannerist style of the 17th century.
The Anchieta Museum, located within the historic School Yard offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the city鈥檚 Jesuit origins. The museum houses over 600 artifacts, including paintings, sculptures, and altarpieces, which tell the story of the Jesuit mission and its role in early Brazilian history. A highlight is the detailed scale model of the School Yard, showing how the site looked in 1554 when S茫o Paulo was founded.
There is also a caf茅 on-site with a pleasant attached garden, providing a lovely place to rest and reflect. In the yard, visitors will notice the impressive Immortal Glory to the Founders of S茫o Paulo monument, commemorating the city鈥檚 origins.
The associated buildings have been rebuilt and reconstructed many times over the history of the Jesuit mission. In 1953, the church was rebuilt to reflect colonial architecture and the Mannerist style of the 17th century.
The Anchieta Museum, located within the historic School Yard offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the city鈥檚 Jesuit origins. The museum houses over 600 artifacts, including paintings, sculptures, and altarpieces, which tell the story of the Jesuit mission and its role in early Brazilian history. A highlight is the detailed scale model of the School Yard, showing how the site looked in 1554 when S茫o Paulo was founded.
There is also a caf茅 on-site with a pleasant attached garden, providing a lovely place to rest and reflect. In the yard, visitors will notice the impressive Immortal Glory to the Founders of S茫o Paulo monument, commemorating the city鈥檚 origins.
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Sight Name: Patio do Colegio (The School Yard)
Sight Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil (See walking tours in Sao Paulo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil (See walking tours in Sao Paulo)
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