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Rio de Janeiro, commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America. Part of the city has been designated as a World Heritage Site, named "Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea", identified by UNESCO on 1 July 2012 in the category Cultural Landscape.
The city was the capital of Brazil for nearly two centuries, from 1763 to 1815 during the Portuguese colonial era, 1815 to 1821 as the capital of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and Algarves, and 1822 to 1960 of Brazil as an independent nation. Rio is nicknamed the Cidade Maravilhosa or "Marvelous City"
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba,Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.
The city was the capital of Brazil for nearly two centuries, from 1763 to 1815 during the Portuguese colonial era, 1815 to 1821 as the capital of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and Algarves, and 1822 to 1960 of Brazil as an independent nation. Rio is nicknamed the Cidade Maravilhosa or "Marvelous City"
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba,Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.
Heard that, Rio de Janeiro is a Passionate place. So, I also want to take a look for the place! I spent about 1 week in Rio to feel the passionate and go around the place.
The first place i visited is the Sugarloaf Mountain. It is a well known attraction of Rio. Indians call it Paund Acuqua, intended for the tall-standing mountain, and its approximate pronunciation in Portuguese Sugar Loaf (Pao de acucar), together with the shape of the mountains and the Portuguese used to think of sugar conical earthen molds.
Another place I visited is Monte Cristo
It is not more than 700 meters above sea level, but become famous with a huge statue of Jesus. They spent a full 45 years designed third sculpture, and finally completed in 1931. Total height of 38 meters statue, first minister nearly four meters, nailed on the cross at Calvary hands stretched width of 28 m. Whole statue is made of reinforced concrete pile sculpture, weighing 1,200 tons.
However, the time when I visit Rio was not a festival time. Therefore, I lost the opportunity to see how the people celebrate festival at there. By the way, I do not miss the chance to enjoy sunshine in Rio's beach!
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