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Rio de Janeiro - cidade maravilhosa
A cidade do Rio de Janeiro uma das cidades brasileiras mais conhecidas no mundo. Desde
o passado essa cidade vem tendo muita importncia para o pas. Com certeza toda a fama da
beleza e alegria da cidade pode ser comprovada quando vemos suas paisagens naturais e suas
obras espetaculares.
Para comear, as praias cariocas. A praia de Copacabana a praia mais famosa do Rio de
Janeiro. A existem muitos quiosques e feiras de artesanato para se entreter enquanto se
observa a maravilhosa paisagem. Alm disso, a praia possui um histrico forte, o Forte de
Copacabana, que est aberto para visitaes. Outra praia muito visitada a de Ipanema, uma
das praias mais badaladas da cidade. No passado essa praia serviu de inspirao e cenrio da
msica Garota de Ipanema.
Um outro lugar imperdvel o Monte Po de Acar, com 396 metros de altura. Nele se
localiza o bondinho do Po de Acar, o primeiro telefrico brasileiro. Nesse monte pode-se
ver belas paisagens, alm de uma esplndida vista da cidade.
E com certeza um lugar que preciso conhecer o Cristo Redentor, no morro do Corcovado.
O Cristo Redentor a escultura de Cristo Jesus de braos abertos, que foi considerado A
maravilha do Rio, e atualmente uma das Sete Maravilhas do Mundo Moderno.
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Rio de Janeiro - The Wonder City
The city of Rio de Janeiro ("January River") is one of the most worldwide-known Brazilian
cities. Looking into the past, this city has been very important to the country. Surely, the
reputation of all the beauty and joy of the city can be confirmed when we see its natural view
and amazing works.
Let's start with the beaches of Rio. The Copacabana beach is the most famous of Rio de
Janeiro. There are many kiosks and handicraft fairs to entertain you while looking at the
amazing view. Besides, the beach has a historical fortification, the Copacabana Fortification,
which is open to visit. Another beach visited by many is Ipanema, one of the places many
people go to enjoy in the city. In the past, this beach was used as inspiration and scenery for
the song "Girl of Ipanema."
Another place you cant miss is the Po de Acar Hill ("Sugar Loaf Hill"), at 396 meters
high. Located there is the Po de Acar tram, the first Brazilian cable car. On this hill, you
can see beautiful landscape views, plus a splendid view of the city.
And surely, a place that you need to know is the Cristo Redentor ("Redeemer Christ"), in the
Corcovado Hill. The Redeemer Christ is a sculpture of Jesus Christ with open arms, that was
considered "The Wonder of Rio," and nowadays, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern
World.
For the soccer lovers, Rio de Janeiro presents the Maracan Stadium, one of the biggest in
the world. The Maracan can hold a public of 114,145 people now. In 2014, the stadium will
be the stage for the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup.
And finally, the Sambdromo, where the parade of the samba schools of Rio de Janeiro are
held. In February, all of Brazil celebrates the Carnival and is in this rhythm that the samba
schools present on the catwalk consisting of all the work made during a year, full of beauty,
joy, and festivity.
Rio de Janeiro has the nickname "Wonder City," and it cant be opposed. Besides being
wonderful, Rio is a welcoming city that receives many tourists throughout the whole year,
both from all over the world and from many other cities of Brazil, that come to be enchanted
with the beauties of the city.
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carioca
espetacular
amazing
artesanato
handicraft
badalada
bondinho
tram
acolhedora
welcoming
telefrico
cable car
Cultural Insight
Rio de Janeiro
O Rio de Janeiro sempre foi uma cidade muito dinmica do Brasil. No passado foi capital do pas e
hoje ocupa o cargo de segunda maior metrpole brasileira, alm de possuir o segundo maior Produto
Interno Bruto (PIB) do Brasil.
Ela a cidade brasileira mais conhecida fora do pas e possui os pontos tursticos mais visitados do
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