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1100. Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: [ˈʁi.u d (ʒi) ʒɐˈne (j)ɾu] ⓘ [6]), or simply Rio, [7] is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas. Founded in 1565 by the Portuguese, the city was initially the seat of the Captaincy of ...
Theatres in Rio de Janeiro (city) (14 P) Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro (city)" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
1100. Inscription. 2012 (36th Session) The Tijuca National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional da Tijuca) is an urban national park in the mountains of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The park is part of the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Preserve, [1] and is administered by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio).
Copacabana (/ ˌkoʊpəkəˈbænə / KOH-pə-kə-BAN-ə, US also /- ˈbɑːnə / -BAH-nə, Portuguese: [ˌkɔpakaˈbɐnɐ]) is a bairro (neighbourhood) located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is most prominently known for its 4 km (2.5 miles) balneario beach, which is one of the most famous in the world. [1]
Corcovado (Portuguese pronunciation: [koʁkoˈvadu]) which means "hunchback" in Portuguese, [1] is a mountain in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a 710-metre (2,330-foot) granite peak located in the Tijuca Forest, a national park. Corcovado hill lies just west of the city center but is wholly within the city limits and visible from great ...
Escadaria Selarón. Escadaria Selarón, locally known as the 'Lapa Steps' (Escadaria da Lapa) for being situated at the "Lapa" neighborhood, is a set of world-famous steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón who claimed it as "my tribute to the Brazilian people". [1]