Atualização deste post para participação na blogagem coletiva Tertúlia Virtual de 15 de dezembro de 2008
- CITIES I'VE VISITED: BRASÍLIA, CURITIBA, RECIFE, RIO DE JANEIRO AND SALVADOR.
BRASÍLIA
Palácio do Planalto - Photo by José Rodolfo Chufan
Photo by Augusto C.B. Areal
Photo by José Rodolfo Chufan
Brasília Cathedral - Photo by Victor Soares
Brasília Cathedral - by architect Oscar Niemeyer
BRASÍLIA - "Brasília is the capital city of Brazil. Brasília is located in a Federal District, created from the state of Goiás in the Mid-West region of the country. It is famous for its urban planning, daring architecture and rapid population growth. The famous architect Oscar Niemeyer designed a large number of residential, commercial and government buildings. Among them were the residence of the President (Palácio da Alvorada), the House of the deputy, the National Congress, the Cathedral of Brasília, diverse ministries, not to mention residential buildings."
BRASÍLIA was constructed between 1956 and 1960, during the government of President Juscelino Kubitschek. It was inaugurated, as Brazil's new capital, on April 21, 1960. Its master plan ("Plano Piloto") was conceived by Lucio Costa, and its major buildings were designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
CURITIBA
Opera de Arame (Wire Opera) - Photo by Fábio Barros
Opera de Arame (Wire Opera)- Photo by Fábio Barros
Curitiba - Botanic Garden - Photo by Fábio Barros
CURITIBA (Paraná state's capital) - "With a population of more than one million and a half inhabitants, Curitiba is considered a standard city. The innovating solutions to the urban planning, the concern about environment revealed on the parks and cycle lanes and the cultural equipments that humanize life on the city has turned Curitiba into one of best living quality places on the country and has attracted attention of specialists in Urbanism around the world."
RECIFE
Praia da Boa Viagem ( Bon Voyage Beach) - Recife - Photo by Raul Lopes
Old Recife
RECIFE - (Pernambuco state's capital), meaning "reef" in Portuguese, is the second largest city in the Northeastern Region of Brazil, with a population 1.3 million, 3.5 million in the metropolitan area.
RIO DE JANEIRO
Rio de Janeiro - Foto Maria Theresa
Rio de Janeiro - Photo Maria Theresa
Rio de Janeiro - Photo by Farrapo
Photo by http://eayearbooks.com/rio_images.htm
COPACABANA BEACH - Copacabana is a district located in the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro, famous for its 4 km beach. - Photo by Zeh
Cristo Redentor (Christ Redeemer) at Corcovado Hill - Photo by Maria Theresa
Cristo Redentor (Christ Redeemer) forward and Pão de Açúcar ( Sugar Loaf Mountain) far away - Photo by Farrapo
RIO DE JANEIRO - (Region: Southeast - Population: 5,974,081 inhabitants) - The city was the Brazilian capital until 1960 – when Brasilia, the current capital, was inaugurated. The capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro is also one of the greatest business centers in the Country, being constantly chosen to host important local and international conferences, congresses and meetings.
"Known as the “Wonderful City”, Rio de Janeiro offers attractions that have rendered the city international fame. Who has never heard about Carnival in Rio, the most amazing popular party in the world? Or who has never heard about the Sugar Loaf Mountain and the statue of Christ Redeemer? Or about the beautiful beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, that have inspired musicians from all over the world? Or, also, who has never heard of the Tijuca National Park – the largest urban natural preservation area in the Country?"
SALVADOR
Salvador - Photo by Boom
Elevador Lacerda (elevator) between the low and the high city in Salvador - Photo by Vila Boa
SALVADOR is divided into the Upper City (Cidade Alta) and Lower City (Cidade Baixa).The Plano Inclinado (funicular railway) and the Elevador Lacerda connects the Upper City (Cidade Alta) with the Lower City (Cidade Baixa).
Salvador - Pelourinho - Photo by Boom
Salvador - Old City - Photo by Farrapo
SALVADOR was the first historic capital of Brazil (in full, São Salvador da Baía de Todos os Santos, meaning "Holy Savior of the Bay of All Saints") is a city on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the northeastern Brazilian state of BAHIA.
The capital of Bahia, "famous for its history, the legacy left by people from other continents, its cultural miscegenation, its religious syncretism and its hospitable people, has been the setting and object of study of professionals from diverse areas for many years."
LINKS PHOTOGRAPHERS
AUGUSTO AREAL http://www.infobrasilia.com.br/
BOOM http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=295697
FÁBIO BARROS http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=271860
FARRAPO http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=229724
JOANAJOE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Cathedral_Brasili_by_Niemeyer.jpg
http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=78914
JOSÉ RODOLFO CHUFAN http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=301768
MARIA THERESA http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=292162
RAUL LOPES http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=276628
VILA BOA http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=276106
ZEH http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=279666
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Unique way of answering the questions. Lots of sunshine & beautiful cities. I'll be back to see what's next!
ReplyDeleteWonderful stuff; keep it coming! Susan
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting building the Opera de Arame is!
ReplyDeleteEs bonito Brasil. Una ciudad impresionante. Un gran reportaje. Saludos.
ReplyDeleteWow--incredible photo spread. I also liked the Christ statue; I've always wanted to see that. You make me want to travel to these places. Do you Google search to get the photos?
ReplyDeleteMY LORDY SONIA!!!! This must have taken you days and days and days! It is monumental and I feel like I've just had a wonderful tour of many of your major cities!
ReplyDeleteAll the pictures are truly wonderful...The architecture old and newer is Fantastic.
Rio is sooooo very beautiful....I love seeing the Copacabana Coast wit that fabulous Beach!!!
I will be coming back to study these more thoroughly...there's so much to take in! Thank You So Very Much, Sonia...for this small tour of your GREAT Country!
Sonia...thank you. I feel as though I learn so much each time I visit your blog. The photos are breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteSonia, these photos are absolutely wonderful to see. You made me remember that when I was in high school, we were learnign about this new city being constructed in Brazil (Brasilia, of course). I was enchanted by the stories about it and always wanted to see it.
ReplyDeleteSonia,
ReplyDeleteI tagged you a few weeks back. Maybe you missed it. I love the pics. We were mugged in Rio. Scary but a lovely place. You live in a beautiful place.
Hi Sonia,
ReplyDeleteHave spent another coffee break touring your blog.
The cathedral in Brasilia reminds me of the Catholic Cathedral in Liverpool also built in the 60s and dedicated to Christ the King.
it is always wonderful to see your pictures
Mary
Your pictures are stunning as always. Are you a photographer?
ReplyDeleteThese images make me want to hop on a plane to Brazil (this is number one on hubby's places to visit.)
Beautiful as always! I love the wire opera. Is the weather always lovely there???
ReplyDeleteI'm not a religious person and don't care much for opera, but I'd consider changing my mind if I could step inside the Brasilia Cathedral and the Wire Opera! Simply magnificent.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, beautiful place....the pictures are breath taking....thank you for sharing... Being stuck in Ohio, and seeing your pictures, it make me wonder why?
ReplyDeleteopsss. i post my comment on diff entry hehe.
ReplyDeletei've never been to the city. it's a wonderful place as i read and look at the photo. tq for sharing :)
Thanks sonia for your fantastic post on some really wonderful cities!! Amazing.
ReplyDeletethanks too for commenting on my blog.
OH MY GOODNESS!!! you are making me want to pack my family up and travel the world. Seriously beautiful photos. I really want to visit some of those places they look amazing. We live in such a beautiful world.
ReplyDeleteBoy, when you get tagged you really respond completely. Well, someday I wil visit South America, maybe. The friend of my daughter is recently engaged. She lives in Chile, and I am hoping just maybe we will get an invite. Thank you for posting comments on one of my blogs, by the way!
ReplyDeleteSonia., this is extraordinary. Thank you. Coming to your blog is the next best thing to visiting Brasil ...
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteThe Botanic Garden looks like a great place.
I'd like to see Christ the Redeemer in real life. I'm sure it is amazing to see him overlooking the city.
brazil has always been one of the countries that holds a huge fascination for me.
ReplyDeletethis barrage of amazing photos is like entering a dream and doing a mini visit.
thank you!!!!!!! i'll definitely be back to see more.
Que de belles photos !!!
ReplyDeleteLa cathédrale de Brasilia est extraordinaire !
Wow -- you bring thoroughness to a whole new level! What an extraordinary way to do this little game of tag! I feel like I have gotten all of the benefit of the Oscars and a National Geographic travelogue all on one website! Beautiful pictures -- some great movies picks (and many to put on my "to see" list!)... Amazing post, Sonia!
ReplyDeleteSonia, you really did a wonderful job with the game of tag! So many good recommendations and so many movies I haven't yet seen. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this, and also for the lovely photographs of your beautiful country. Truly a delight to visit your website!
ReplyDeleteI love coincidences, and I was recommended Straight Story and only recently hunted it down to watch. How wonderful it is.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for recommending the lovely screen saver. Ive passed it on through my blog too. Many thanks!
Sonia,
ReplyDeletecom certeza será esta a MAIOR e mais ILUSTRADA postagem sobre o BRASIL, nesta TERTULIA!
Parabéns pela sua brilhante, como sempre, participação!
Como não havia visto e comentado nela, da primeira vez, foi OPORTUNISSIMO refaze-la!
Bjs e muito obrigado por tudo!
Belíssimas fotos e grande homenagem ao Brasil dos nossos dias.
ReplyDeleteParabéns
Sonia que belo exemplo deste nosso lindo país...maravilha parabéns.
ReplyDeletebeijos
Sonia, queira ou não, tenha sido esta ou não a sua intenção, com o Leaves of Grass você divulga no exterior com muita magia as coisas bonitas de nosso Brasil. Achei excelente o seu post. Como sempre com fotos maravilhosas. Meus parabéns.
ReplyDeleteBeijos. Feliz semana.
Sonia, linda as imagens por aqui. E a sua homenagem ao Brasil.
ReplyDeleteTenho imagens parecidas só que musicadas, rs.
Um grande abraco
Belas fotos deste lindo país! Parabéns.
ReplyDeleteUma fantástica promoção do Brasil, como se vê pelos comentários. E se o Brasil não é só isto, muito passa por aqui. Obrigado pelas imagens e texto de enquadramento.
ReplyDeleteSonia, fiquei feliz por ver suas postagens, uma idéia simplesmente maravilhosa de mostrar esse Brasil tão colorido, e por saber de sua participação.
ReplyDeletebjs.
Ju Gioli
meu Deus!!!!
ReplyDeleteQue show de imagens!!!
Dia 17 estarei em salvador e quero conferir o que vi aqui!
Sou super sua fã! Aqui tá tudo lindo! Foi um prazer ainda maior participar desta tertúlia e ver essas imagens maravilhosas!
Parabéns! Um super bjo
e até mais!