Praça da Sé
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Praça da Sé (English: See Square) is a public space in São Paulo, Brazil. Considered as the city's central point, it is the point from where the distance of all roads passing through São Paulo are counted. The square was the location of many historical events in São Paulo's history, most notably during the Diretas Já movement. The name originates from the episcopal see of the city, the São Paulo Cathedral.
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Praça da Sé | |
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Location | São Paulo, Brazil |
Coordinates | 23°33′01″S 46°38′02″W |
Area | 47,000 m2 (510,000 sq ft) |
Opened | 1970 (1970) |
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