Editor's choice Brazil

Brazil’s architectural and natural legacy is showcased through iconic modernist landmarks and vast wilderness. This collection features Oscar Niemeyer’s structural masterpieces in Brasília, including the Cathedral and National Congress, alongside the neo-gothic São Paulo Cathedral. Cultural highlights include the suspended São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP) and the 19th-century Real Gabinete Português de Leitura library. Natural landmarks range from the massive Iguazu Falls to the limestone landscapes of Serra da Bodoquena National Park. Historical viewpoints like Olinda’s Alto da Sé and Curitiba’s Panoramic Tower provide regional perspectives across the country.

Editor's Choice: Brazil — Map

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São Paulo Museum of Art

The São Paulo Museum of Art is an art museum located on Paulista Avenue in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.

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Iguazu Falls

Iguazú Falls or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state…

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São Paulo Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Assumption and Saint Paul, also known as the See Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic…

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Cathedral of Brasília

The Cathedral of Brasília is the Roman Catholic cathedral serving Brasília, Brazil, and serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Brasília.

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National Congress of Brazil

The National Congress is the legislative body of Brazil's federal government.

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Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura

Dating back to 1880s, the imposing building houses a massive collection of books that every bookworm needs to see.

David Moraes de Andrade / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Ricardo Brennand Institute

The Ricardo Brennand Institute is a cultural institution located in the city of Recife, Brazil.

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Panoramic Tower

Would you like to see the city from a different perspective? Then head to this observation tower which offers 360° view of Curitiba.

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Dom Bosco Church

Visit one the most beautiful churches in the city named after an Italian priest. Don't forget to notice its beautiful interior.

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Palace of the Dawn

The Palácio da Alvorada is the official residence of the president of Brazil.

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Monument to the Bandeiras

Monument to the Bandeiras is a large-scale granite sculpture by the Italian-Brazilian sculptor Victor Brecheret at the entrance of…

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Serra da Bodoquena National Park

Serra da Bodoquena National Park is a national park in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

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Alto da Sé

Historic square and scenic viewpoint featuring a 16th-century cathedral, an astronomical observatory, and a restored stone monument. The site provides panoramic views of the surrounding region and hosts scientific exhibitions.

Morio / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Federal Supreme Court

The Supreme Federal Court is the supreme court of Brazil, serving primarily as the Constitutional Court of the country.

The Gentle / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Lake Paranoá

Lake Paranoá is an artificial lake in Brasília, the capital of Brazil.

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