São Paulo 's art , fashion and music scene means it 's no longer second to Rio . Among the grid of skyscrapers is iconic modernist architecture by Oscar Niemeyer . Uniquely Brazilian , the city also has a twist of other cultures . The most famous example being the samba school that was founded in 1917.
São Paulo 's art , fashion and music scene means it 's no longer second to Rio . Among the grid of skyscrapers is iconic modernist architecture by Oscar Niemeyer . Uniquely Brazilian , the city also has a twist of other cultures . Do what the Paulistanos do and sample street side delicacies and top cocktails .