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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Brazil
Top sights in Brazil
Casa de Pedra
From the series “The Most Bizarre and Fancy Living Houses”
The original dwellings can be found not only in the elite districts of the big metropolises. A really unique house is located in the Elander district of São Paulo. The house called Casa-de-Pedra was built by the ordinary local gardener. Just a few years ago, the poor gardener had no money to build the smallest house. He found the simple exit from the complicated situation and built the house from the various materials that have come to pass. The wooden beams, the pebbles and the ceramic cuttings, the old dishes and the cement - the simple gardener built the unique house from these simple and free building materials. And the 'modest' dwelling is one of the most beautiful in São Paulo and is often compared to the masterpieces of Antonio Gaudi. The housekeeper has nothing to say about … Read all
Congonhas Airport
From the series “The Most Dangerous Runways in the World”
Congonhas Airport, located in the center of São Paulo, is probably the airport with the most slippery runways in the world. The bad drainage system in this case is the main danger for the experienced pilots. At present, the airport has two runways, the length of which is 1 435 and 1 940 meters. The general public is familiar with the large airport of São Paulo due to a series of terrible aircraft crashes. One of the first aircraft crashes near the airport happened in 1941. The plane, which was approaching the Congonha airport, could not overcome the mountain massif and crashed. The number of victims was 13 people. Three years later, the fog surrounding the city became the cause of the accident, which cost 16 lives.
Most aircraft crashes of the past 70 years have happened at night. … Read all
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Culture of regions in Brazil
Balneario Camboriu
Balneario Camboriu is one of the youngest cities in Brazil, so it cannot boast of a variety of historic streets and attractions. Nevertheless, you can find several old houses that were built here during the existence of small colonial towns. A very interesting historical building is the Capela de Santo Amaro erected in 1810. Recently, it was recognized as a historical monument of national importance. One of the main features of the church is its unique architecture. It was built of stones … Read more 
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo can offer its guests a wonderful tour of the religious sights – there are plenty of such places in the city. One of the most interesting places for tourists is Mosteiro De Sao Bento, built in the neo-roman style in 1922. The visitors will be amazed by the rich interior decoration of the church, as well as with the bakery located on the territory of the monastery - many locals like to spend their time here. Another famous monastery outside the city is the Santuario e Convento Sao … Read more
Rio de Janeiro
Yet another interesting museum in the everlasting festive city is Submarino Museu Riachuelo, a place where you can see firsthand what a submarine means, what kind of interior it has, and how it is managed. Such pastime will be found especially enjoyable by children. However, in order to get acquainted with the culture and art of the region, it will be interesting to visit Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim. There is also another rather unique museum called Museu da Maré, where everyone can get … Read more
Salvador
The main historical value of Salvador is the variety of preserved colonial buildings, the active construction of which took place in the 17th-19th centuries. The city is conditionally divided into two parts by a 50-meter slope. Both Upper and Lower City have their own interesting attractions to visit. Be sure to start your acquaintance with priceless monuments of the past from a walk in the historical district of Pelourinho. Its name can be literally translated as a "Pillory". The thing is that … Read more
Florianopolis
Picturesque architectural buildings, plenty of unique monuments and museums - the choice of interesting places to visit in Florianopolis is really huge. One of the most colorful and interesting places in the city is the City Market (Mercado Publico). In addition to the variety of products presented here, it is distinguished by its lively atmosphere. Many people come here in search of memorable souvenirs, while others are attracted by national restaurants and cafes located in the market. … Read more
Natal
One of the distinctive features of Natal is its unique atmosphere of colonial times. The city has preserved many historic buildings belonging to different periods. The starting point of many sightseeing tours is the Fort of the Three Kings. This beautiful fortress was built in 1614. Despite the fact that it was built of quite common materials - sand, stone, and wood - the fort has managed to preserve its original appearance four hundred years after its foundation. However, the fortress has a … Read more
Fortaleza
The beautiful modern city of Fortaleza is very popular among fans of beach rest. However, in addition to the scenic coastline and a variety of entertainment options, the city is characterized by an abundance of unique cultural and historical sites. The cultural center Dragao do Mar opened in 1998 is the most famous and visited attraction in the city. The area of the cultural center is more than 30,000 square meters; there are several museums and various exhibitions on its territory. The Museum … Read more
Brasilia
There is a very original temple in the capital of Brazil, which cannot be found in any other city. The fact is that the building has got an unusual iridescent blue color, and inside you can also find all shades of blue color. In general, all this creates an unimaginable atmosphere of luxury and mystery. The architect behind this piece is the famous Oscar Niemeyer. This church is somewhat different from his other creations, and the unique cathedral is called Santuario Dom Bosco. Among other … Read more
