Cose da vedere in Brasile

Brazil Essentials

Brazil’s landmark destinations span from the coastal peaks of Rio de Janeiro to the urban hubs of São Paulo and Curitiba. This collection includes the Art Deco Christ the Redeemer and the granite summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. Architectural highlights feature the modernist São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), the Neo-Gothic São Paulo Cathedral, and Oscar Niemeyer’s Sambadrome. Natural and cultural sites range from the world-renowned sands of Copacabana and Ipanema to the 130-meter Caracol Falls and the unique steel-structured Wire Opera House in Curitiba.

Brazil Essentials — Mappa

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Christ the Redeemer

Iconic Art Deco statue representing Jesus located atop Corcovado mountain, offering panoramic views of the city. It is a symbol of Christianity and Brazilian cultural heritage.

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Sugarloaf

Its specific shape has given the peak the interesting name and the status of one of Rio's top landmarks.

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Copacabana Beach

The icon of Rio de Janeiro and one of the best-known beaches in the world.

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Ipanema Beach

Listed as the sexiest beach in the world, it is very atmospheric, lively and a must-visit, no matter whether you're hitting the sea or just…

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Journalist Mário Filho Stadium

Maracanã Stadium, officially named Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is an association football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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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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Paulista Avenue

Paulista Avenue is one of the most important avenues in São Paulo, Brazil. It stretches 2.8 kilometres and runs northwest to southeast.

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Ibirapuera Park

Ibirapuera Park is an urban park in São Paulo. It comprises 158 hectares between Av.

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Botanical Garden of Curitiba

The Jardim Botânico de Curitiba, in Portuguese, or the Botanical Garden of Curitiba, in English, also known as the "Jardim Botânico…

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Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

This stadium was specifically built for the carnival. It comes alive during the event but you can visit it anytime and see the small museum…

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Municipal Market

A brilliant indoor food market you shouldn't miss and a great and cheap way how to sample Brazilian products.

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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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Caracol Falls

Caracol Falls or Cascata do Caracol, is a 426-foot waterfall about 4.35 miles from Canela, Brazil in Caracol State Park.

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Wire Opera House

The Ópera de Arame, in Portuguese, or the Wire Opera, in English, is a theatre house located in the city of Curitiba, the capital of the…

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Municipal Theatre of São Paulo

Municipal Theatre of São Paulo is a theatre in São Paulo, Brazil. It is regarded as one of the landmarks of the city, significant both for…