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]

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

References edit

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