Mountains and volcanoes near Brazil

Q: In what architectural style was the Municipal Theatre in Rio de Janeiro built and who created it?

The Municipal Theatre (1909) is an example of eclecticism with a predominance of neoclassicism and Art Nouveau elements. The architect Francisco de Oliveira Passos was inspired by the Paris Grand Opera. The building is decorated with sculptures by Brazilian masters, including works by Rodolfo Bernardelli. The interiors are decorated with Italian marble and Czech crystal.

Q: What places in Rio de Janeiro is worth visiting with children for an educational holiday?

Children will be interested in the Peace du Amagna science museum with interactive exhibits about space. In the Botanical Garden (1808) you can see 140 species of palm trees and giant water lilies of the Victoria Regia. The park "Kinta da Boa Vista" with the zoo of the XIX century contains a collection of Brazilian fauna, including jaguars and toucans.

Q: Where in Rio de Janeiro to take the most atmospheric photos at sunset?

The observation deck of the 'Arcade of the Paw' in the Santa Teresa area offers panoramas with vintage tramways. Celarón's staircase, decorated with 2,000 tiles from 60 countries, creates a bright background. Ipanema beach overlooking the 'Two Brothers' is a classic angle for silhouette shots against the backdrop of the setting sun.

Q: Which little-known historical places in Rio de Janeiro are visited only by locals?

Copacabana Fort (1914) hides a museum of artillery and tunnels from the First World War. In the area of San Cristovan preserved the Imperial residence of Pedro II with original furniture of the XIX century. The Church of Nossa Señora da Gloria (1739) is a rare example of octagonal Portuguese architecture from the azulezh of the XVIII century.

Q: What legends are associated with Mount Corcovado and the statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro?

According to legend, the idea of the statue arose in 1859 from the Catholic priest Pedro Maria Boss. Construction (1926-1931) was carried out on the project of Heitor da Silva Costa with the participation of sculptor Paul Landowski. Locals believe that during a thunderstorm Christ "protects" the city, taking lightning on his outstretched hands.

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Mount Corcovado

Mount Corcovado is one of the symbols of Rio de Janeiro. At its top stands a 38-meter statue of Christ the Redeemer, which is visi …

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The Sugar Head Mountain

Speaking about the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro, one cannot but mention the famous mountain "Sugar Head". The mountain got i …

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Mount Perst of God

Mount “Perst of God” is a mountain that rises to a height of 1.692 meters above sea level and looks like a hand pointing a finger …

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Sugar Head Mountain

Guanabara Bay is an amazing place where islands, hills and the sea alternate. But most exotic is the Sugar Head of this cove of Ri …

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Mount Silvado

Mount Silvado is the fourth largest mountain in Rio de Marica. Its height reaches 639 meters above sea level. From the top of t …

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Understand Rio in a Day

If you have little time in Rio de Janeiro, but you want to see and understand the culture and mentality of this multifaceted and v …

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Rio favelas: it's scary to go - I don't want to leave. Rosinha or Santa Marta to choose from

The favelas, poor slum areas, are the most contrasting of Rio de Janeiro and the most controversial... like the heart of a Latin A …

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Gastronomic tour of Brazilian cuisine

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Panoramic helicopter flight over Rio de Janeiro

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Nina Nikolaevna Gromakova

Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro

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Nature around Rio

The famous Sugar Head cable car, the mind-blowing landscapes of Rio, as well as a trip to the local Amazon to the caimans and capy …

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The Other Side of Rio

Acquaintance with the city through the eyes of locals, as well as a view of Rio from a helicopter. Tour to the favela, where you w …

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Rio tour

All the most important things to see in Rio: the statue of Christ, the historical center, local food, culture and street art. …

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Mountains and volcanoes near Brazil

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