at a glance |
it was in 1822, the year of brazilian independence, that the gardens were opened up to the public, by dom joão vi's son, dom pedro i - the garden continued to be a central hub of the region's plant life, and then, in 1937, a significant moment for the site, as it was listed as part of the brazilian historical heritage, giving it a real sense of cultural importance. |
arpoador | |||
attractions | botafogo | ||||
beaches | catete | ||||
sports | copacabana | ||||
entertainment | cosme velho | ||||
music | flamengo | ||||
nightlife | gávea | ||||
restaurants | glória | ||||
shopping | humaitá | ||||
etiquette | ipanema | ||||
carnival | jardim botânico | ||||
réveillon | botanical garden | parque lage | jockey club | environment museum | lagoa |
accommodations | zona norte | laranjeiras | |||
transport | zona oeste | favelas | |||
safety | zona central | rio maps | |||
extras |
zona sul |
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