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Officially called the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, Rio's iconic football stadium is home to three of the city's four teams (Flamengo, Botafogo and Fluminense) and is universally known by…
Towering over Rio de Janeiro on Mount Corcovado stands Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor), his arms spread out protecting the thriving metropolis. This 30-metre high landmark, a postcard…
The spectacular Sugarloaf Mountain, rising 396 metres (1300ft) from the water's edge of Guanabara Bay, offers visitors stunning views over the city, its beaches and beyond. A cable-car line…
The island of Paquetá, in the middle of Guanabara Bay, is great for a day-trip. It benefits from a beautiful landscape and cars are prohibited. Stroll around the well-preserved streets before…
Rio de Janeiro's cathedral, the Catedral de São Sebastião, is like no other. Located in the heart of the city's financial district, it was designed by architect Edgar de Oliveira da Fonseca in…
The Sambadrome (Sambódromo) is a purpose-built parade ground along Rio's Avenida Marques de Sapucaí. Samba schools parade here each year during the huge celebration of music, dancing and…
The Arpoador peninsula is one of Rio's most scenic spots, with views of Ipanema on one side and Copacabana on the other. The beach is about 500 metres long and is a great place to catch an…
The Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa) in Rio de Janeiro were built in the 18th-century colonial period as an aqueduct. The 42 double-tiered, white arches stretch for 270 metres and nowadays carry…
