Refurbishing Buildings Haunted by the Past: 7 Places to Visit in São Paulo

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World Tourism Day is observed every year on September 27th. Tourists create itineraries based on a wide range of interests, such as architecture, gastronomy, or natural beauty, which are the most common choices. However, some travelers seek out hints of mystery and places with haunting histories. In a city as rich in stories as São Paulo, it's not hard to discover locations with a past marked by unsettling events, which have now been repurposed into cultural attractions, enriching the tapestry of the city's society.

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In São Paulo, historic buildings, centuries-old mansions, and even parks serve as repositories of memories, recounting tales of state violence, murders, and even hauntings. While they stand as symbols of the past, today they play a vital role as focal points for reflection. They encourage us to reflect on the lessons from history that we should strive not to repeat in the future and their ongoing impact on the present. Next, we present a small itinerary with seven places in São Paulo that have been - or will be - remodeled to add new uses for the population.

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Cite: ArchDaily Team. "Refurbishing Buildings Haunted by the Past: 7 Places to Visit in São Paulo" [Remodelando edifícios assombrados pelo passado: 7 lugares para visitar em São Paulo] 26 Oct 2023. ArchDaily. (Trans. Simões, Diogo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1008293/refurbishing-buildings-haunted-by-the-past-7-places-to-visit-in-sao-paulo> ISSN 0719-8884

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