Football MuseumEven for non-football fans, S??o Paulo's Museu do Futebol
(Football Museum) is a must-see tourist attraction. The Brazilian
team has been unquestionably the most delightful and successful
national team in football's history - and even though it's a
well-worn clich?©, the sport is supported with religious fervour,
right across the country. The beauty of S??o Paulo's Football
Museum, housed within the Pacaembu Stadium (which is itself an icon
of the city), is that is takes a modern, interactive approach
toward its exhibitions - with holographic displays, touch-screen
information panels, and various other multimedia installations.
Highlights of the museum include a 'History of the World Cup'
section, and a display introducing Brazil's 25 greatest-ever
players (the
, or 'Baroque Angels'). An appreciation of
what football means to the country is vital to getting to grips
with Brazilian culture - and S??o Paulo's Football Museum is a
wonderful introduction in this respect. Be sure to bu
Address: Est??dio do Pacaembu, Pra?§a Charles Miller 1, S??o
Pau
Website: museudofutebol.org.br??
Telephone: (0)11 3664 3848
Opening Time: Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm (last
admission at 5pm)
Admission: R$6 (adults), R$3 (card-carrying students and
seniors) |
