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sounds of drums reverberate down the a space that can hold 20,000 worshippers.
streets. The neighborhood has blocos, or Guided tours are available.
street parties, where locals and tourists
gather to dance, sing, and celebrate the Parks All Around
city's rich musical heritage, including gen‐
res such as samba, forró, and choro.
Rio’s beautiful parks aren’t as famous
The spectacular Metropolitan Cathedral as its beaches to the international set. But
of Saint Sebastian is just a few blocks away they have immense popularity because of
in the City Center. This cone-shaped mod‐ their stunning natural beauty and providing
ernist cathedral was designed by architect serene and scenic escapes from the high-
Edgar Fonseca and constructed between energy vibe of this city of 6 million.
1964 and 1979. He used streamlined, rein‐
forced concrete columns to provide an un‐ Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden) –
obstructed interior space. It contrasts with The 140-acre garden is an excellent place
the more ornate, Baroque, and Neoclassi‐ to enjoy a sense of tranquility, not far from
cal styles of traditional cathedrals. Its 106- the lively Leblon and Ipanema neighbor‐
foot-high nave creates an impressive sense hoods and beaches. It has some 8,200
of space, enhanced by a bronze crucifix plant species and exotic birds settling in
centered above. We were inspired standing the trees above. The Christ the Redeemer
to the side, marveling at the angles, color statue and the Tijuca Forest are on the hills
in the stained glass, and sense of peace in above and beyond.
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