Consolação (district of São Paulo)

at , São Paulo , 01225-020 Brazil

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Consolação is a district in the central part of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It belongs to the subprefecture of Sé. The district is largely residential, and contains many large apartment buildings and condominiums. It is also known for its prominent cultural institutions. The region has been populated since the 16th century, and is known for its buildings in the style of São Paulo Modern Architecture.HistoryOriginally, the region of the city which comprises today's Consolação was inhabited by the Jesuits, being called "Sesmaria of Pacaembu." It remained thus until the beginning of the 20th century when it was converted into a neighborhood for the highest class of paulistanos. It was attractive due to its high elevation, wide open streets and an array of woody plants. Also, being far from the Luz train station, and out of the old city center, it was much quieter and cleaner, giving it the name of Higienópolis, "City of Hygiene", which names also an Avenue in the district.Consolação todayThe regionToday the district is still well known for the large upper class that lives in the area. Higienópolis contains numerous large apartment buildings, and very few, if any, houses with permanent residency.There is currently a large number of Jewish and Jewish descendants living in the region, and there are a number of synagogues and Jewish schools throughout Consolação.Attractions and eventsThe area features an array of tourist locations, local cuisine, hotels, art cinemas, many bars and nightclubs, shopping centers and the Municipal Stadium as well as being near to Paulista Avenue.

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Consolação (district of São Paulo) is São Paulo based place and this enity listed in Bank category. 01225-020. Contact phone number of Consolação (district of São Paulo): 1125375075