Pacaembu neighborhood, São Paulo. Street levels.

[Trantor]

ALL photos by SSC forumer Tchello

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32 Arriving at Charles Miller square (the englishman that brought football to Brazil in the 19th century), in front of Pacaembú Stadium




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37 Pacaembu Stadium, inaugurated in 1940.




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42 In the areas annex to the stadium, it was happening the Paulista Competition of School Bands.




43 Inside the Paulo Machado de Carvalho Stadium, aka Pacaembú




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82 Saturday afternoon traffic



Fim[/QUOTE]

[dimondpark]

I miss Brazil.

[Trantor]

hey, thanks for the reply

[JEB77]

Loved these shots - they capture the energy of this amazing city. Also really liked the contrast between some of the large apartment and commercial buildings and the smaller residences.

[Trantor]

Originally Posted by JEB77

Loved these shots - they capture the energy of this amazing city. Also really liked the contrast between some of the large apartment and commercial buildings and the smaller residences.

thanks JEB. São Paulo had a very organic growth, which resulted in this mix of residences and highrises. Not necessarily always a good thing.

[brickell]

It reminds me of parts of LA, except taller. Not exactly urban, but dense enough to make up for it.

[dennisco]

great pictures. love those colorfully painted buildings