Vila Madalena

Coordinates: 23°33′09″S 46°41′29″W / 23.5525°S 46.691389°W / -23.5525; -46.691389
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Vila Madalena
View of the neighborhood after rain
View of the neighborhood after rain
Coordinates: 23°33′09″S 46°41′29″W / 23.5525°S 46.691389°W / -23.5525; -46.691389
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State São Paulo
Municipality São Paulo
Administrative ZoneWest
SubprefecturePinheiros
DistrictPinheiros

Vila Madalena is an upper middle class neighborhood of the Pinheiros district in the West Zone of São Paulo, Brazil. The neighborhood is known for its bustling nightlife[1] and its history as a center of São Paulo bohemian culture and art. The neighborhood is filled with dozens of art galleries and studios, an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars and a series of graffiti-covered streets and alleys. It is an attractive neighborhood for young professionals in the city.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Economist Magazine Cities Guide: São Paulo". The Economist.
  2. ^ Moreno, Ricardo (February 2014). "Vila Madalena—São Paulo". Monocle magazine.