Ipiranga Museum (Museu Paulista) is one of Brazil's most important historical landmarks, located at the site where Prince Pedro declared Brazil's independence from Portugal in 1822. The majestic palace-like building houses a rich collection of over 450,000 objects telling the history of São Paulo and Brazil. It reopened in 2022 after a comprehensive 9-year restoration. The museum is surrounded by beautiful French-style Versailles gardens with fountains and expansive green spaces. The building itself is a stunning example of Italian Renaissance architecture.