at a glance |
the fortification of the shores of metropolitan rio de janeiro started in 1763, when rio became the capital of brazil - however, the original military installation in copacabana only became operational in 1823, as part of the measures to defend the city from any retaliatory attacks by the portuguese armada during the process of independence, as the place seemed the perfect strategic site for the purpose. |
arpoador | |||
attractions | botafogo | ||||
beaches | catete | ||||
sports | copacabana | ||||
entertainment | cosme velho | ||||
music | flamengo | ||||
nightlife | gávea | ||||
restaurants | glória | ||||
shopping | humaitá | ||||
etiquette | ipanema | ||||
carnival | jardim botânico | ||||
réveillon | rock of arpoador | military fort | sister beaches | fishermen | lagoa |
accommodations | zona norte | laranjeiras | |||
transport | zona oeste | favelas | |||
safety | zona central | rio maps | |||
extras |
zona sul |
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