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Farol das Conchas
Built in 1872 on orders from Dom Pedro II, this lighthouse stands picturesquely atop a hill at the island’s most easterly point. From here you have panoramic views of the island, the bay and the Serra do Mar. It’s a popular spot to watch the sun drop below the horizon – dont miss i
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Instituto Tomie Ohtake
This cultural institute, founded by Ruy Ohtake, São Paulo’s most prominent contemporary architect, is dedicated to his Japanese-born mother, one of São Paulo’s most illustrious painters. An attractive gallery space features changing exhibits of prominent, mostly local artists.
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Parque do Estado
In the southern suburb of Cursino, Parque do Estado is far from the action but worth seeking out if you find yourself craving greenery in cement-heavy Sampa. The best way to get to the park is by metro to the São Judas station, where you can catch bus. 4742 Jardim Climax.
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Forte São Mateus
East of town Cabo Frio , along a scenic road, is the Praia do Forte with bleached white sand and a backdrop of low scrub, cacti and grasses. At the northern end of Praia do Forte is a stone fortress, Forte São Mateus , which was built in 1616 and served as a stronghold against pira
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Palacio Araguaia
Built on the only hill in town, the Palacio Araguaia, the state capitol building, looks over the plaza and Palmas itself. The lobby has huge colorful mosaics and, in one corner, an impressive scale model of Praça Girossóis. No shorts or tank tops; 2nd floor closed on weekends.
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Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto
The centerpiece of this museum, southwest of Savassi, is a renovated colonial farmhouse, the solitary remnant of Curral del Rey, the rural village destroyed in the 1890s to make room for Belo. The adjacent building features rotating exhibits focused on the culture of Belo Horizonte
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Mercado Velho
Not only a great place for a meal or that late-afternoon beer, Rio Branco’s refurbished riverside Mercado Velho is a favorite spot for city-sponsored cultural events, including live music, dance performances, poetry readings and comedy troupes, usually held evenings and weekends.
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Centro Cultural Correios
In a grand edifice dating from the 1920s, this cultural center houses three spacious floors that host a creative lineup of changing exhibitions, mostly focusing on Brazilian artists, writers and architects. Take the old-fashioned elevator to the top floor and work your way down.
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Catedral de São Sebastião
The Catedral de São Sebastião is the city’s icon – construction began in 1931 – and is a unique, eclectic mix of architectural styles. For an unforgettable view of the fairy tale–like spires, walk out onto the beach at sunset and look back at the cathedral silhouetted against the c
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Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia
Housed in an 18th-century Jesuit college, this surprisingly great free museum displays indigenous artifacts, primitive and folk art, and old tools and machines.
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Parque Estadual Marumbi
Besides the quaint colonial center, the biggest attraction in Morretes is the Parque Estadual Marumbi, a paradise for rock climbers and nature lovers. It contains a network of old pioneer trails that were the only connections between the coast and the highland in the 17th and 18th
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Edifício Martinelli
São Paulo’s first skyscraper, in a gorgeous 1929 Beaux Arts building, features a mansion built on top of its 26th-floor viewing terrace. The terrace and its incredible views are now open for free visits. For entry, you must arrive on the half-hour during the above stated hours to g
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Museu do Barro e do Forró
The Museu do Forró holds every bit of memorabilia on Luiz Gonzaga, the father of forró , that it could get its hands on – including the pajamas he died in. Upstairs, the Museu do Barro is the best place to see original pieces created by and numerous works by other accomplished loca
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Memorial JK
The tomb of JK (President Juscelino Kubitschek) lies underneath eerily beautiful stained glass by French artist Marianne Peretti inside the Memorial JK. The museum houses JK’s 3000-book-strong personal library as well as a pictorial history of Brasília. Don’t miss JKs 1973 Ford Gal
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Fundação Eva Klabin
An old mansion full of antiques, the former residence of Eva Klabin houses the works of art she collected for 60 years. Reflecting Evas diverse interests, the collection has 1100 pieces from ancient Egypt, Greece and China, including paintings, sculptures, silver, furniture and car
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Ilha de Porto Belo
Located 900m off the coast, Ilha de Porto Belo is a nature reserve and ecomuseu (ecomuseum). A well-marked hiking trail leads to scenic overlooks and a sandy beach. Snorkeling spots dot the coastline. Get a lift from a boat taxi (R$8) at Praça dos Pescadores in Porto Belo or at Bom
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Casa das Rosas
Housed in a classic mansion in the style of the coffee barons, this cultural center was originally built in 1928 by Ramos de Azevedo, the ‘starchitect’ of his era. The house, which hosts occasional art exhibits and concerts, is a reminder of what Av Paulista was like before it went
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Pavilhão Nacional
On the first Sunday of the month the ceremonial changing of Brasília’s tallest and largest flag, a 286-sq-meter banner on the Pavilhão Nacional flagpole takes place. Conceived by Sergio Bernardes, it consists of 24 separate flagpoles welded together, each one symbolizing a Brazilia
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Monumento do Marco Zero
A large obelisk-cum-sundial, the Monumento do Marco Zero stands on the equator, about 6km southwest of the city center. A hemisphere-straddling sports stadium and a sambadrome (a stadium built for the express purpose of holding huge samba concerts and dances) are part of the same c
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Praia Ponta Negra
Of Natal’s city beaches, Praia Ponta Negra (14km south of the center) is urbanized but the nicest. Morro de Careca – a steep, monstrous dune that drops into the sea – towers over its southern end. Bus 56 runs from here along the other city beaches, so just hop off wherever the wate
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