Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the “Sambodrome” in Rio is also known as the Avenida da Marquês de Sapucaí… The original design was meant to offer locals a special setting for the numerous parades organised by the Samba schools throughout the year. Inaugurated in 1984, the 700m-long structure can accommodate up to 88 000 spectators.
Each first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio becomes the setting for an old fashioned market. Bargains galore, even though it is best to arrive early to be served first. In addition to the many stands, the market is held to...
Often known as the Catedral Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, the Cathedral of St Sebastian has stood proudly in the heart of the historic district since 1979. Designed by Bishop Ivo Antônio Calliari, this strikingly modern...
The collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts currently includes more than 16,000 works, consisting mainly of paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints by both Brazilian and foreign artists. The pieces span a period ranging from...