endless combinations of climatic conditions, lighting, architectural feats, and spectacular natural beauty magically mix and make of rio de janeiro a never ending source of inspiration for artists of all fields. amateur and professional photographers alike will be overwhelmed by the richness of subjects spanning from natural beauty, colorful events, and picturesque visions of every-day life.

For those interested in discovering rio through the eyes of  photographers of the past, a rich cultural asset would be the Portal Augusto Malta - located in the Arquivo Geral da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro (General Archive of the City of Rio de Janeiro), brings together a vast selection of spectacular photographs of the city of Rio de Janeiro.