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Cities in Brazil for an architectural trip
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Our country is full of natural beauty, no one doubts that. Now there is also a lot of architecture in his works and in many of his cities that we will find out more details about. They are perfect destinations for architects or anyone who wants to enjoy their holidays. For those who are not, but like this subject, you will also be able to discover new places, to have a rest.
Discovering these places
Anyone who has the opportunity to visit one of these places will be able to stroll through its architecture and also have a better understanding of all its buildings, which could lead tourists to uncover the stories of all its buildings or what they can store, revealing and showing all its characteristics that may also be from certain eras.
Brazil and its incredible scenery
Cities in our country are considered diverse and wonderful, with their beautiful scenery that is incredible and attracts the attention not only of Brazilians, but also of foreigners. Everyone is unanimous when it comes to all the beauties of these cities, their beautiful buildings and their imposing monuments. Discover our list.
Brasília could not be missing from our list
This city couldn't be missing and that's why we purposely put it in first place and it's not for nothing. Its projection was made by Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa. Its pilot plan is divided into blocks, wings and axes. It has been considered a Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 1987. Its urban plan and architecture are innovative in design.
The highlights in this city
In architecture, the highlight of Brasília is its Metropolitan Cathedral, which is made up of its beautiful stained glass windows and its modernist buildings, which house the Planalto Palace, the Alvorada Palace and the National Congress. Its gardens there were designed by Burle Marx. The city has innovative curves and organized streets.
Rio de Janeiro is not just beaches
That's right, this city that has beautiful beaches also has beautiful architectural works. One of the architectural works that attracts a lot of attention is the Museum of Tomorrow, which is a very current work and is designed by the Spaniard Santiago Calatrava, this museum being a great gift for our country and for all Brazilians.
The style of the Museum of Tomorrow
Its style is contemporary, very unique and very characteristic of this architect, which is with its organic forms that were inspired by bromeliad plants that are found in the Botanical Garden, occupying an area of 15 thousand square meters, surrounded by mirrors, as It is next to Guanabara Bay and whoever enters its hall will come across many works.
The capital of Minas Gerais
In Minas Gerais, there are major architectural works that are mainly located in the Pampulha region, which is a complex that has also become a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was designed in the 40s. It is a beautiful architectural setting that brings together a beautiful complex located in the capital of Minas Gerais. The Pampulha complex is a gigantic area.
The projection of this space
The Pampulha space is a space in Minas Gerais that was designed by Oscar Niemeyer, by Lagoa da Pampulha and which also includes the Casa do Baile, the Casino, the Yacht Club and the Church of São Francisco, which is small, but beautiful. stunning, with a beautiful panel that is signed by Portinari. Be sure to go to a restaurant there and enjoy all its cuisine. Walk calmly.
The capital of São Paulo
São Paulo also makes our list as an architectural city.
In this capital, we set up the Lyceum of Arts and Crafts, which today is better known as the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo. The separate invitation for this visit is its underground cafe, to enjoy your day and also all the delicacies that can be found there.
The style of this Pinacoteca
For architects or architecture lovers, the style of this place is in
neoclassical, receiving a renovation in 1990, which was quite large and designed by an architect called Paulo Mendes da Rocha. In its modern intervention there are metal walkways, connecting one side to the other in the central space and without changing too much the old aesthetic of this place, which is still beautiful.
Architecture in Recife
Recife is considered as the Brazilian Venice and with emphasis on its architecture that goes to Recife Antigo, which is a starting point for all its visitors who want to be dazzled by all its itineraries that are directed towards architecture and which are worth very worth checking out. Its resorts are also with beautiful architectural works.
Its architectural ensembless
In the capital of Pernambuco, its architectural complexes are located in its Historic Center, which is full of Dutch houses and with its many revitalized warehouses in Porto, which are full of bars, restaurants and many cultural centers. Visit Praça da República, with its former Garden of Count Maurício de Nassau, which has many buildings in neoclassical style.
The icons of Curitiba
In this region we have separated its Botanical Garden and the Ópera de Arame Theater, which is surrounded by nature that is full of color and lots of charm. The first icon that we have separated here in Curitiba is a beautiful metal and glass construction, housing more than 50 species that are from the Atlantic Forest, in a frame that has geometric gardens, many sculptures and trails.
A city of many styles
Curitiba mixes many architectural styles that can be colonial, oriental, neoclassical, eclectic and many others. Don't miss this chance and get to know one of these cities that has beautiful architecture, that is worth a visit, that besides being beautiful are very important for Brazil and that can surprise everyone who visits one of them.