Subprefecture of Vila Maria-Vila Guilherme

The Subprefecture of Vila Maria-Vila Guilherme is one of 32 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It comprises three districts: Vila Maria, Vila Guilherme, and Vila Medeiros.

Type: Locality with 298,000 residents
Description: administrative division of Sâo Paulo city
Also known as: “Regional Prefecture of Vila Maria”, “Subprefecture of Vila Maria”, and “Vila Maria-Vila Guilherme”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Estádio Parque São Jorge and Expo Center Norte.

Estádio Parque São Jorge

Stadium

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The Estádio Alfredo Schürig, most commonly known as Estádio Parque São Jorge, or Fazendinha, is a football stadium inaugurated on July 22, 1928 in São Paulo, Brazil.

Expo Center Norte

Convention center

Photo: CORRETOR-CARVALHO, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Expo Center Norte is a convention center.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Northeast São Paulo and Southeast São Paulo.

Northeast is a region of São Paulo. A rural area turned residential, it is now known for its large exposition and event centers, and many of the city's largest events, including the São Paulo Carnaval Parade, happen here.

Southeast São Paulo

Photo: Dianarchitect, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Southeast is a region of São Paulo. It can be described as a "transition zone" between its three surrounding regions: the Historic Center, the "City of New Rich" and the "City of Workers", mixing characteristics of these three regions.

Downtown São Paulo

Photo: Rodrigo.Argenton, CC BY-SA 4.0.

São Paulo's city downtown area is where the city was founded, in 1554. It contains many historical buildings and areas which are protected by the municipality.