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 several centuries back right through to contemporary art.
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...
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 Selaron steps are one of the most iconic attractions in Rio. The work of Chilean artist Jorge Selarón consisted on decorating all by his own the stairway with tiles from all around the globe, transforming the steps in a must see...