Higienópolis-Mackenzie

Higienópolis-Mackenzie is a station on Line 4-Yellow of the São Paulo Metro, operated by Motiva Linha 4. Named after the historic name for part of the Consolação district and the nearby Mackenzie Presbyterian University, it was opened on 23 January 2018.

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Type: Building
Description: metro station in São Paulo, Brazil
Also known as: “Higienopolis-Mackenzie”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Edifício Itália and São Paulo Museum of Art.

Edifício Itália

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Edifício Itália is a 165 m tall 46-story skyscraper located in the República district, Central Zone of São Paulo, Brazil. Built from 1956 to 1965, it has a rooftop observation deck, open for tourists. Edifício Itália is situated 1 km northeast of Higienópolis-Mackenzie.

São Paulo Museum of Art

Museum

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The São Paulo Museum of Art is an art museum in São Paulo, Brazil. It is well known for the architectural significance of its headquarters, a 1968 concrete and glass structure designed by Lina Bo Bardi. São Paulo Museum of Art is situated 1½ km south of Higienópolis-Mackenzie.

Copan Building

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The Edifício Copan, or just Copan, is one of the most important and emblematic buildings in the city of São Paulo, located at number 200 Avenida Ipiranga, in the city center, and was inaugurated in 1966. Copan Building is situated 1 km east of Higienópolis-Mackenzie.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vila Buarque and Downtown São Paulo.

Vila Buarque

Suburb

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Vila Buarque is a suburb.

Downtown São Paulo

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São Paulo's downtown area is where the city was founded and started to grow from, in 1554. It is a concentration of historic buildings and protected areas, from different eras and architecture movements.