Sé (São Paulo)
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Sé is the name of the most central borough in the city of São Paulo
, in Brazil
, divided in eight districts. The name comes from the presence of São Paulo Cathedral (Catedral da Sé) in the borough, and it is also the name of the central square (Praça da Sé
). Also located in the Sé are the Pátio do Colégio, site of the foundation of the city in 1554, the São Paulo stock exchange (the Bovespa
), the mayor's palace and other historical buildings, including the Municipal Theater of São Paulo, the São Paulo Music Hall (Sala São Paulo
) and the central railway Luz Station (Estação da Luz).
Immigrant groups established in the Sé borough include Italians
(in Bela Vista
), Japan
ese (in Liberdade
), and Jews
(in Bom Retiro
). Sé is also the borough with the largest number of subway stations. There are many areas of popular commerce, like the 25 de Março Street
(one of the most popular area of commerce in Brazil, though often illegal), and high-class areas such as Pacaembu
and Higienópolis
. The famous Paulista Avenue (Avenida Paulista) is the southwest limit of this borough, with the borough of Pinheiros
.
The neighbourhood (and the later city) has developed between the three ancient churches of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
, Saint Benedict
and Saint Francis of Assisi (which part of it was expropriated by Emperor Pedro II
for the stabilshment of the Law School)
This borough is also an important college center with the very traditional Law School of the University of São Paulo
and Mackenzie University, founded by North American Presbyterian missionaries in the 19th century.
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, divided in eight districts. The name comes from the presence of São Paulo Cathedral (Catedral da Sé) in the borough, and it is also the name of the central square (Praça da Sé
Praça da Sé
The Praça da Sé is a public space in São Paulo, considered the center of town, because is the point from where the distancy of all roads that pass on São Paulo are counted. The square was the location of many historic events in São Paulo's history, most notably during the Diretas Já movement...
). Also located in the Sé are the Pátio do Colégio, site of the foundation of the city in 1554, the São Paulo stock exchange (the Bovespa
Bovespa
The BM&FBOVESPA is a stock exchange located at São Paulo, Brazil. As of December 31, 2010 it had a market capitalization of US $1.54 Trillion, making it one of the largest in the world. On May 8, 2008, the São Paulo Stock Exchange and the Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange merged,...
), the mayor's palace and other historical buildings, including the Municipal Theater of São Paulo, the São Paulo Music Hall (Sala São Paulo
Sala São Paulo
The Julio Prestes Cultural Center, which is located in the Julio Prestes Train Station in the old north central section of the city of São Paulo, Brazil, was inaugurated on July 9, 1999. The building has been totally restored and renovated by the São Paulo State Government, as part of the downtown...
) and the central railway Luz Station (Estação da Luz).
Immigrant groups established in the Sé borough include Italians
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
(in Bela Vista
Bela Vista
Bela Vista is one of the most traditional Italian neighborhoods in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It belongs to the borough of Sé, and it has been a mixed neighborhood since its beginning, where free African-Brazilians and/or a mixture of Native-Brazilians, Blacks and Portuguese descendants lived...
), Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese (in Liberdade
Liberdade
Liberdade is the name of a district in the subprefecture of Sé, in São Paulo, Brazil. It is home to the largest Japanese community outside of Japan in the world and has been growing since the 1950s....
), and Jews
Jews
The Jews , also known as the Jewish people, are a nation and ethnoreligious group originating in the Israelites or Hebrews of the Ancient Near East. The Jewish ethnicity, nationality, and religion are strongly interrelated, as Judaism is the traditional faith of the Jewish nation...
(in Bom Retiro
Bom Retiro
Bom Retiro may refer to:*Bom Retiro, a district of the Brazilian city of São Paulo*Bom Retiro, a Brazilian city in the state of Santa Catarina...
). Sé is also the borough with the largest number of subway stations. There are many areas of popular commerce, like the 25 de Março Street
Rua 25 de Março
Rua Vinte Cinco de Março, in English, 25th of March Street, is a popular commerce region near the center of São Paulo, Brazil.Brazil.-The Street:Though now encompassing a number of streets, it is still referred as Rua 25 de Março...
(one of the most popular area of commerce in Brazil, though often illegal), and high-class areas such as Pacaembu
Pacaembu
Pacaembu is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2004 is 12,596 and the area is 340.69 km². The elevation is 415 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language. It is also the name of a neighborhood in São Paulo city, where is located Pacaembu stadium....
and Higienópolis
Higienópolis
Higienópolis may refer to:* Higienópolis, a borough in São Paulo* Higienópolis, a borough in Rio de Janeiro* Higienópolis, a borough in Porto Alegre...
. The famous Paulista Avenue (Avenida Paulista) is the southwest limit of this borough, with the borough of Pinheiros
Pinheiros
Pinheiros is a district in the subprefecture of the same name in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Prior to development, the land which this borough occupies was dominated by the dense forest which contained a Brazilian subtropical species of pine, Araucaria angustifolia, which is also the symbol of...
.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as patroness of the Carmelite Order. The first Carmelites were Christian hermits living on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land during the late 12th and early to mid 13th centuries...
, Saint Benedict
Benedict of Nursia
Saint Benedict of Nursia is a Christian saint, honored by the Roman Catholic Church as the patron saint of Europe and students.Benedict founded twelve communities for monks at Subiaco, about to the east of Rome, before moving to Monte Cassino in the mountains of southern Italy. There is no...
and Saint Francis of Assisi (which part of it was expropriated by Emperor Pedro II
Pedro II of Brazil
Dom Pedro II , nicknamed "the Magnanimous", was the second and last ruler of the Empire of Brazil, reigning for over 58 years. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he was the seventh child of Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil and Empress Dona Maria Leopoldina and thus a member of the Brazilian branch of...
for the stabilshment of the Law School)
This borough is also an important college center with the very traditional Law School of the University of São Paulo
University of São Paulo
Universidade de São Paulo is a public university in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. It is the largest Brazilian university and one of the country's most prestigious...
and Mackenzie University, founded by North American Presbyterian missionaries in the 19th century.