Real Brazilian Portuguese & Culture
Brazilian Landmarks This post will showcase Brazilian landmarks in the southeast region of Brazil. I have already written posts about Brazilian landmarks in the south, Brazilian landmarks in the north, and Brazilian landmarks in the northeast. Brazil is divided into five regions, and the southeast region encompasses four states: Espírito Santo (ES), São Paulo (SP) also known [...]
Hotel Unique – São Paulo Building: Hotel Unique Architect: Ruy Ohtake Project Year: 1999 Construction: 2002 Address: Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antonio 4700 – Jardim Paulista São Paulo 01402-002 Brazil Architecht Ruy Ohtake Description of Hotel Unique “Upon defining the form, as a long inverted arch (almost 100 meters in length) with two lateral concrete gables, [...]
In total, Brazil has 18 World Heritage Sites (called “patrimônios da humanidade” in Portuguese). In order to be considered a world heritage site, a location must have global importance, because the preservation of these sites must be an international interest. There are two types of world heritage sites: 1. Cultural and 2. Natural and the [...]
Brazilian Landmarks in the South I’ve already covered famous landmarks in Brazil’s Northeast, North and Southeast regions. So this post will feature Brazilian Landmarks of the Southern region. Brazil is divided into 5 regions, and the South region (called “O Sul” in Portuguese) is composed of only 3 states: Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. The [...]
Famous Brazilian Landmarks: The Northeast O Nordeste. I previously covered the famous Brazilian landmarks of the northern region, Brazilian Landmarks in the south and Brazilian landmarks in the southeast. In this post, I will feature Brazilian landmarks from the 9 states that make up Brazil’s Northeastern Region (a Região Nordeste do Brasil). The states of the [...]
Brazilian Landmarks in the North O Norte. Here I’ve put together a list of the most visited and most famous Brazilian landmarks in Brazil by state. Since there are inumerous Brazilian landmarks and tourist points to choose from, I have simplified this list by featuring only one famous landmark from each state in Brazil. Choosing [...]
Increased Tourism In Rio’s “Pacified” Favelas: Encouraged by The Brazilian Government, But Is it Ultimately Fair to Inhabitants? The traditional conception of a favela is being subverted in Rio. Every day, dozens of tourists are led through some of Rio’s most dangerous slums to witness the conditions of the favela. In the wake of U.S. President [...]
CRISTO REDENTOR – CHRIST THE REDEEMER Learn about one of Brazil’s most famous landmarks. “E a cidade que tem braços abertos (It’s the city that has open arms) Num cartão postal (On a post card) Com os punhos fechados na vida real (With clenched fists in real life) Lhe nega oportunidades (It denies opportunities) Mostra a face dura do [...]
