The Pinacoteca is Sao Paulo’s oldest art museum, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building beside the Luz gardens. Its ticketed galleries showcase the finest collection of Brazilian art in the country, from 19th-century paintings and sculpture to modern and contemporary works, alongside temporary exhibitions. The elegant, light-filled interior is a pleasure in itself, and the museum’s location makes it easy to combine with the surrounding cultural district. A must for anyone interested in Brazilian art and one of the city’s cultural gems.