Rio de Janeirofamous not only for its Samba carnivals, but also architectural delights, which spread in the decoration of chapels, palaces, cathedrals, museums. Urban Portuguese library can please locals and tourists a facade executed in exotic style "Manueline". The racks bend from the books, in the middle of the reading room hangs a magnificent chandelier, the floor is paved in mosaic, the Windows are decorated with stained glass. The bookshelf is assembled of dark carved wood. Brazilian Royal library is no worse than the Portuguese. The beginning of life state institution takes in 1755 in Lisbon. But large-scale flood radically changes the plans and the collection of books, which is about 9 million units transported inBrazil. It is recommended to visit the Museum of modern art. The Creator of the futuristic buildings was Oscar Niemeyer, who lived a long 105-year life, leaving behind many interesting projects. The building's style completely alien. A brief presentation of what he saw – in the middle of Rio de Janeiro landed UFO or came out of nowhere enormous bowl on the leg. The walls are made of polished concrete, there are glass, water elements. The drawings were brought to life for 5 years and the result is, of course, was delighted. As the gallery here going collection of Joan Sattamini and other international artists. But the most important landmark, having no General name, is the surrounding nature. The city has enough protected areas designed to preserve the most precious thing you have citizens unity with the world under his feet, with what many have become accustomed to the Atlantic forest. Every street is decorated with incredible beauty of trees and plants. Dense thickets hold the abundance of varieties of animals: pantanelli deer, a Brazilian monkey, capybara, sloth, Jaguar. Cultural values supported by the Foundation of the Theatre of Opera and ballet. Room is pretty roomy – 2357 places. The theatre is built in neo-Renaissance style, decorated with works of Rodolfo Amosu and Malaga cf Visconti. Along the facade there are columns, roof dome with a Golden eagle, marble statues Dance, Song, Tragedy and Comedy, which is very symbolic. The interior decorated with beige marble, porphyry, bronze, green onyx. The auditorium is divided into three tiers. Open balconies with carved gilt garlands and rosettes. Everything looks amazing, even the curtain, painted Visconti – talented Brazilian painter.
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