luiz
rafael viera souto was
a
director working for the city hall, and a professor of
political economy at the
polytechnic
school of
rio
de janeiro's federal university - the great engineer,
who was born in 1849, performed several great deeds for
the city, and was director of the commission for the
construction of the port of rio de janeiro.
nowadays avenida vieira souto is
where the most expensive and luxurious homes along the avenue
are located, along with sophisticated hotels and inns, leisure and
entertainment options, bars
and shops, including the galeria river, a small shopping mall specializing in
swim, diving, and surfing gear.