A tourist city in Brazil

Contents

• 1 The tourist city of Manaus in Brazil
• 2 Ouro Prato tourist city in Brazil
• 3 The tourist city of Curitiba in Brazil
• 4 Belo Horizonte, a tourist city in Brazil
• 5 The tourist city of Florianópolis in Brazil
• 6 references

The tourist city of Manaus in Brazil

Manaus is the capital of the Brazilian state of the Amazon, located about 1,609.34 km (1,000 mi) from the mouth of the Amazon River , and on the Negro River. It is also the main port in the Amazon, and home to many large foreign-owned factories, which feed The local market with various products, ^[1] is also distinguished as one of the important tourist destinations in the region; Thanks to the presence of many places and attractions, and unique plants, such as: ^[2]

• Palácio Rio Negro is a palace with a distinctive architectural design, built during the twentieth century, and represented the residence of the ruler for several years, and was recently converted into a museum and cultural center that displays antique pieces of art and furniture.
• Amazon Theatre: A French-engineered building, built during the nineteenth century, and includes an opera house and many gilded stairs.
• Jungle Hotel : The Jungle Hotel is located in the middle of the Brazilian rainforest, and it includes many rooms that are furnished with natural and environmentally friendly forest trees and timber, and the landscape can be viewed outside from any of the hotel’s windows.
• Ponta Negra Beach: This beach is located 13 km from the city center and is considered one of the most popular sites in the area, where visitors come to enjoy the sun and spend fun times.
• Victoria Amazónica: This distinctive plant is found in the Amazon River, and its leaves take a circular shape with a diameter of 2.5 m, and thus is considered the largest plant in the family of water lilies, and the reason for the name is in honor of Queen Victoria.

Ouro Prato, a tourist city in Brazil

Ouro Preto is located in the state of Minas Gerais, close to the city of Belo Horizonte. This city is distinguished by its great importance in Brazilian history, due to the presence of many museums in it, so it was included as the first Brazilian city in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city of Ouro Prato has become one of the main attractions in the region, as it is visited by a large number of visitors and tourists; ^[3] Due to its architecture, and the presence of many Baroque-style buildings, the following is a mention of the most important tourist attractions in Ouro Prato: ^[4]

• Historic Center: The historic center of the city includes many alleys, streets, fountains, churches, and houses dating back to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
• Nossa Senhora Church: It is a church of Baroque design, and is distinguished by the presence of about 400 kg of gold to decorate it.
• São Francisco de Assis Church , a masterpiece, was designed by Alejadinho, and one of its most famous collections is a portrait of San Francisco.
• Aleijadinho Museum: Built in 1968, it includes a collection of artworks belonging to the sculptor Alijadinho, such as; Religious artwork.
• Museu da Inconfidência: This museum contains collections that reflect the memory of the most important separatist uprisings of the colonial period .

Tourist city of Curitiba in Brazil

Curitiba is the capital of the state of Paraná Estado, located in the southern corner of Brazil , close to the Atlantic Ocean, the Brazilian Highlands and the Iguaçu National River. Many important industries such as; Manufacture of cars, trucks, buses, paper, furniture, textiles, cement, tobacco, tea processing, soft drinks, wood, ^[5] and Curitiba is also characterized by its great tourist attraction; It includes many landmarks and tourist places, such as: ^[6]

• The Oscar Niemeyer Museum: (Brazilian: Museu Oscar Niemeyer), a building with a modern architectural design, characterized by the presence of a glass tower in the shape of an eye, and includes many art exhibits by local and international artists from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
• Handicraft Fair: (Brazilian: Feira do Largo), the fair includes a large number of stalls displaying art pieces and handicrafts.
• Largo da Ordem: The neighborhood Largo da Ordem (Brazilian: Largo da Ordem) has many old buildings, cafés, and restaurants dotted with cobbled streets and lanes.
• Old Town Hall: (Brazilian: Paço da Liberdade), an old building, opened in 1926, and today includes small exhibitions, a cultural center dedicated to social services, in addition to a café.

The tourist city of Belo Horizonte in Brazil

The city of Belo Horizonte is located in the southeastern corner of the state of Brazil, about 430 km north of the city center of Rio de Janeiro , and it represents the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, which ranks as the sixth largest city in Brazil, ^[7] and the city of Belo Horizonte is distinguished With its borders with high mountains, its wonderful mix of architectural buildings, its modern network of roads, in addition to the presence of many places and attractions, such as: ^[8]

• Natural History Museum: This museum includes many displays and exhibits that are suitable for young and old, as the Natural History Museum contains a very important treasure of folk art.
• Federal University of Minas Gerais: (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais), this university includes botanical gardens with natural green spaces.
• Praca da Liberdade Cultural District: It is located in the center of Belo Horizonte, and includes many cultural monuments and museums that express the city’s history and architecture.
• Pampulha Modern Ensemble: A huge architectural project, comprising four buildings with a unique design, it has been listed among the World Cultural Heritage Sites.
• Abilio Barreto Historical Museum: This museum contains many historical artifacts, paintings, photographs, and documents that are about the history of the city.

The tourist city of Florianópolis in Brazil

Florianopolis is located in the coastal region in the southern corner of Brazil, specifically on the western coast of Santa Catarina Island, and is linked to the mainland through the Hercilio Luz Bridge. It represents the capital of the state of Santa Catarina, ^[9] and is considered one of the important tourist centers in the region, It includes many tourist attractions , such as: ^[10]

• The fort of Sao Jose da Ponta Grossa is a historic building, located close to Juror Beach, and is considered one of the most prominent historical monuments in the city.
• Victor Meirelles House Museum , with many exhibits, is one of the oldest buildings in Florianopolis.
• Conceiçao Lake: This lake is 15 km long and allows visitors and tourists to practice many fun water activities .
• Jurere International District: (Jurere Internacional), a lively area, that includes many palaces and luxurious restaurants.
• Joaquina and Praia Mole Beaches: These beaches are very popular with surfers.

The Reviewer

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2. ↑ Nicole Marcuzzi (9-2-2017), “The Top 10 Things To Do And See In Manaus, Brazil”، theculturetrip.com, Retrieved 8-4-2020. Edited.
3. ↑ Ana Beatriz Abbate, “1 Day in Ouro Preto”، www.viaretravel.com, Retrieved 8-4-2020. Edited.
4. ↑ ” Ouro Preto “, www.visitbrasil.com, Retrieved 9-4-2020. Edited.
5. ↑ Melissa Albert (13-6-2019), “Curitiba”، www.britannica.com, Retrieved 9-4-2020. Edited.
6. ↑ “Curitiba attractions”, www.lonelyplanet.com, Retrieved 9-4-2020. Edited.
7. ↑ “___ Satellite View and Map of the City of Belo Horizonte – Minas Gerais”, www.nationsonline.org, Retrieved 9-4-2020. Edited.
8. ↑ Richard (22-8-2017), “10 Best Things To Do In Belo Horizonte, Brazil”، trip101.com, Retrieved 9-4-2020. Edited.
9. ↑ Amy Tikkanen (30-7-2014), “Florianópolis”، www.britannica.com, Retrieved 9-4-2020. Edited.
10. ↑ “Floripa”, www.visitbrasil.com, Retrieved 9-4-2020. Edited.