Pátio do Colégio
The site where Jesuit missionaries founded the city in 1554, where a rebuilt white church and a small museum tell the story of São Paulo's origins.
On 25 January 1554, Jesuit missionaries founded a school and mission station here, and São Paulo was born. The white-walled church and college standing today were rebuilt in the 20th century to their original form. Inside, the Padre Anchieta Museum displays early colonial artefacts, city models and surviving fragments of the original rammed-earth walls, and the courtyard café overlooks the old town. Museum tickets cost about R$10, and it is closed on Mondays. About 300 metres from the Cathedral, it can be combined with the Cathedral, the Farol Santander and the Mosteiro de São Bento into an old-town walking route. Daytime is best for exploring the old town, and keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–16:45
Nearby sights
- Farol Santander
- São Paulo Cathedral (Sé)
- Edifício Martinelli
- Rua 25 de Março
- Mosteiro de São Bento
- Catavento Cultural e Educacional
- Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
- Municipal Market of São Paulo