Park Roberto Burle Marx
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro (Barra de Guaratiba)
Description:
Roberto Burle Marx Park is a famous work of landscape art in Brazil.
Until 1994, it was the estate of the famous Brazilian landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx. In 1930, Roberto began work on the garden. All possible Brazilian tropical plants can be seen here, from rare species of palm trees to Brazilian iron tree.
The total area of the park is 807 thousand square kilometers. The park is located on a mountain, at an altitude of 400 meters.
After getting acquainted with the vegetation of the park, you can additionally visit the exhibition of paintings, furniture, sculptures.
In 1985, with the consent of Roberto, the park was designated as the National Fund “Pro Memory”. Now the park is used as a training center for the study of landscape design, botany and nature protection.