| Brazil: Travel Information Contributor(s): Russell, Jesse (Author) |
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ISBN: 1709180498 ISBN-13: 9781709180491 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2019 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Travel | South America - Brazil |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (1.20 lbs) 372 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Brazil, Travel Information. A country of colourful carnivals and festivals, Brazil attracts guests not only because of its fantastic celebrations, but also with its numerous places of interest. The capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, remains the most visited city of the country. Without a doubt, Rio is internationally known by its symbol the Statue of Christ the Redeemer that is located on the top of Corcovado Mountain. The statue is a part of National Park that occupies a plot of land of more than 3 thousand hectares. There are more than ten interesting museums in Rio de Janeiro. Tourists are recommended to visit the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Indians, the National Museum of Fine Arts, Ethnographic Museum, the Museums of History and Art, the Museum of Stones and the Museum of Republic. Guanabara Bay is considered the most beautiful place of the capital and features fantastic views. There is a small town of Buzios not far away from Rio. The town is mostly famous for its secluded bays, cosy parks and beautiful botanic gardens. Football fans simply cannot leave Brazil without visiting Sao Paulo. This is where the legendary stadium Pacaembu is located. The "king of football" Pele played at this stadium. Many people call Sao Paulo a "miniature Chicago" because of numerous skyscrapers and buildings with glass walls. Many of these high rise buildings have observation decks installed on top floors. The city of Brasilia is home to numerous landmarks. Sometimes the city itself is called a unique architecture project. From a bird's eye view the shape of the city resembles an airplane. Every part of the "airplane" has its specific purpose wings are residential quarters, administrative and cultural centres are the body. There is a large botanic garden in Brasilia, and tourists with kids are recommended to visit the local zoo. Finally, fans of architecture places of interest will like an excursion to Metropolitana Cathedral. |