College Pateo — Attraction in Região Imediata de São Paulo

………… Visiting the school-yard as the name says is real-lii a privileged experience, to be standing at the same spot where the founders stood more than 465 years ago when there was probably nothing but jungle here. At that time the Jesuits built a straw structure here. Today there is the beautiful Portuguese Colonial structure that was rebuilt in the ear-lii 1950’s and by the sheer condition of the building it portrays the importance this site and institution still has on the people who frequent and still make use of it. The place and the grounds surrounding it is pristine and in mint condition and the simple yet impressive plague on the wall dedicated to the Apostle Paul by the Jesuits……On the day of our visit here it was a religious public holiday in Sao Paulo in honour of the celebration of “CORPUS CHRISTI” so this venue was closed to the public as they were preparing for a Mass/Service as there was an Altar impressive-lii adorned for the occasion which was scheduled for later in the day, so we were unable to gain access to explore the inside and also see the museum of the city. On the same square just outside there is also the massive stone monument with an obelisk erected in honour of the first Jesuit-priest who administered to the people they came into contact with at that time. If you are in Sao Paulo this venue is a must visit...

Undoubtedly the most charming original Jesuit mission built in 1554 as Sao Paolo de Piratininga in the Planalto/tableland of Piratininga between rivers Tamanduatei & Anhangabau.Despite its turbulent past in the aftermath of Jesuit Order being expelled twice from Brasil: first in 1640 but restored in 1653 and once again expelled in 1759 by Marques de Pombal/ Portuguese Gov. but restored by Pope Clement XIV in 1773. As expected the building was neglected and its subsequent dereliction plus changes it suffered as it was used as Government quarters. Adjacent to this is Sao Bento with a charming small chapel to the left where the life of Jose de Anchieta is chartered as he and Padre Manuel da Nobrega are honoured as they built and negotiated their arrival with the local Tamoios indians. Make sure you visit Museum and crypt as the exhibits of maps/ designs, Paulistinhas images, reliquias and do not miss the interesting Kamayura & Waura exhibits of arches, masks, pottery, axes,jewellery and ornaments,etc from the Xingu...

O Pátio do Colégio, no coração de São Paulo, é um verdadeiro marco histórico e cultural, representando o berço da cidade e da história do Brasil. Ao adentrar esse espaço, somos transportados para o início da fundação de São Paulo, em 1554, quando os padres jesuítas ali estabeleceram a primeira missão. Cada pedra, cada parede de sua construção carrega consigo séculos de história, memória e identidade.

O ambiente do Pátio do Colégio é sereno, mas repleto de significado. O local, cercado de arquitetura colonial, convida os visitantes a refletirem sobre os momentos fundacionais da cidade e do país, enquanto os sons urbanos da moderna metrópole de São Paulo ecoam ao fundo, criando uma maravilhosa fusão entre o passado e o presente. A igreja, com sua simplicidade e beleza, exala uma aura de espiritualidade que toca o coração de todos que ali se encontram.

No Pátio do Colégio, a história do Brasil se desdobra diante de nossos olhos. O espaço que antes era centro de catequese e educação, hoje é um lugar onde o visitante pode mergulhar na memória da colonização e da formação de uma nação. O museu anexo oferece um retrato detalhado dos tempos coloniais, com objetos, fotos e exposições que permitem uma conexão mais profunda com a rica história de São Paulo.

Visitar o Pátio do Colégio é como fazer uma viagem no tempo, uma experiência que nos coloca em contato com as origens de uma das maiores cidades do mundo. É, sem dúvida, um ponto essencial para quem deseja entender as raízes culturais e históricas de São Paulo, e sentir a magia do lugar onde...