Достопримечательности и памятники в Рио-де-Жанейро

Landmarks & Monuments

Rio de Janeiro’s landmarks span centuries of architectural evolution, from the 18th-century Carioca Aqueduct to the modernist, cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral. The collection includes the Art Deco Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado and historic religious sites like the gold-leafed St. Benedict Monastery and the neoclassical Candelária Church. These monuments reflect the city's transition from a colonial capital to a global cultural hub through diverse styles including Mannerist, Baroque, and contemporary design.