Graffiti & Futebol









   Today was definitely the most productive and fun day of my trip so far! I started out with a great breakfast at my new (and last) hotel here, walked around another park, then made my way to Beco de Batman and the Museo de Futebol. I took a TON of pictures today and it's very difficult to pick out the top ones, even with adding more to this post than I normally do.

   Beco de Batman translates to "Batman's Alley" and is an area known for it's intricate graffiti and street art. The murals were fantastic! I'm not sure if the pictures do them justice, but it was a lot of fun to walk around and take it all in. It was 90 degrees and humid today, but I couldn't let that stop me! 

   The Futebol (soccer) Museum is actually inside of an old, historic stadium. Most of the exhibits were only in Portuguese, but I was able to get the general gist of some things and use a translator for others. The beautiful game, as it is known, is of course the most popular sport in the world and Brazil has always been a powerhouse. It was so cool to see the evolution of the game and how it played a role in shaping the country's identity. For anyone who ever says "it's just a game," about ANY sport, I would implore you to check this out if you are ever in Sao Paulo.

   My favorite part were the exhibits on Pele and women's soccer. Pele is the most famous Brazilian soccer player of all time. However, he does not have the most goals in the country's history. Read the text in the last photo to find out who does! 











 

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  1. CharleneJanuary 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM

    Gorgeous art, Cliff. Thanks so much for sharing and taking us there.

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