published by veja rio, these pictures by ayrton show a 360-degree virtual tour of the belmond copacabana palace.

also especially traditional is the cafeteria colombo - founded in 1894, this landmark has been a meeting point for artists and intellectuals for decades, no doubt in part attracted by the gorgeous art-nouveau decorations, dark woods, and sophisticated glass ceiling.

reviving the glamour of a time when paris inspired the architecture and the cultural life of rio de janeiro and Brazil, cafeteria colombo is located on Rua Gonçalves Dias, 32, Centro, and cn be reached via phone at 21 2505.1500, via email form on this link, or via the official webpage here.