Majestic Neoclassical facade, Ipiranga Museum, historic landmark in São Paulo, Brazil, surrounded by lush gardens and ornate architectural details
The Museu Paulista of the University of São Paulo, commonly known as Museu do Ipiranga, is a Brazilian history museum located near the place where Emperor Pedro I proclaimed Brazil's independence on the banks of Ipiranga brook in the Southeast region of the city of São Paulo, then the "Caminho do Mar," or road to the seashore. It contains a huge collection of furniture, documents and historically relevant artwork, especially relating to the Brazilian Empire era. The most famous artwork in the collection is the 1888 painting Independência ou Morte (Independence or Death) by Pedro Américo.
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Location: Ipiranga museum - Ipiranga, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, Brazil
Photo credit: © Rubens Alarcon / Alamy / Afripics
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