Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil for several centuries until 1960. Architectural monuments of the city adjoin to modern buildings erected in the last century. Going to the tour of Brazil, it is worth a visit and Rio de Janeiro, because there is something to see.
Attractions of Rio de Janeiro
The Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro
The statue is the main symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro, which is located on Mount Corcovado at an altitude of more than 700 meters. The monument was erected in 1931, although the idea of its construction was discussed back in 1922, when Brazil celebrated the centenary of its independence. The project of the statue was designed by Hector da Silva. The head and hands were modeled by the sculptor from France Paul Landowski.
At night, the statue is lit by spotlights, so it can be seen from anywhere in the city.
You can get to the Statue in several ways:
- on the train, which leaves every half hour;
- by car;
- on foot: from the car park in Rio de Janeiro to the statue leads a staircase in 256 steps;
- by helicopter: the tour costs about 150 dollars.
Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro
The most famous beach in Brazil is Copacabana. Its design was developed by the well-known landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx. The embankment is paved with stones, on which the waves are depicted. Along the coast there was a huge number of small shops with souvenirs: T-shirts, key rings, pareos, towels. Each souvenir is decorated with such an ornament with the image of waves.
On New Year's Eve, fireworks are held on the beach.
Rio de Janeiro: Sugar Loaf
The mountain also has a different name - Pan de Asukar. It has an unusual shape resembling a piece of sugar. For that, Brazilians called the Sugar Loaf. Its mountain height is 396 meters.
You can climb the mountain by cable car on the cable car, which was opened in 1912. To get to the very top of the mountain it will be necessary to make three stops:
- Praia Vermella ("Red Beach");
- Mount Urka;
- the very top of the Sugar Loaf.
In the 70s of the 20th century, the Koncha Verde concert and entertainment complex was opened on Mount Urka.
Botanical Garden in Rio de Janeiro
Once on a trip to Britain, the rulers of Brazil were struck by its parks and gardens. They decided to make the same garden in their homeland. It is located near the beaches of Leblon and Copacabana. .place was chosen not by chance. From the mountains around the clock, the cleanest water that feeds the park descends.
The area of the Botanical Garden is 137 hectares, of which 83 hectares are reserved for wildlife. In total, you can see about six thousand different plants here.
Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro
Sambadrom is a fenced off street on both sides, the length of which is about 700 meters. Along the street there are stands for spectators. In late February - early March, a traditional Brazilian carnival is held here, which lasts for 4 nights. On mobile platforms representatives of four samba schools move, the number of each is about 4 thousand people.
Bridge in Rio de Janeiro
The construction of the bridge began in 1968 and continued until 1974. At that time it was the longest bridge in its class, the length of which was more than 15 kilometers. It is installed at an altitude of 60 meters. Six cars are available for driving vehicles.
There are a lot of museums in Rio de Janeiro:
- National Museum;
- Modern Art Museum;
- historical Museum;
- Museum of the Indians;
- museum of the Republic and many others.
Rio de Janeiro is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, where tourists come from all over the world all year round. All that is needed for a trip is a passport , and as for the visa, Brazil is one of the countries of visa-free entry for Russians (up to 90 days).