Amazing footage of Rio in the 30s, the 40s, the 50s…
You may question the narration and its predictable cliches and prejudices, but these historic footages are true gems.
Architecture
Manaus in old postcards
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Thousand faces of Salvador architecture
Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia, offers an impressive diversity of architectural styles, from Baroque to ultramodern. Check it here:
Coretos, Brazilian bandstands
Almost all Brazilian cities were constructed around a central square which generally includes the main church or cathedral, gardens, cement benches, a fountain and, in […]
Communist Niemeyer's churches
Centenarian Oscar Niemeyer, the internationally acclaimed architect, just published a book with photos of the 16 gorgeous churches and chapels he conceived. A historic communist […]
The dreamy, sexy sculptures of Brennand
Ceramist Francisco Brennand is probably the greatest Brazilian sculptor in activity. Inspired by the works of Pablo Picasso, Joán Miró and Fernand Léger, that he […]
Rio one century ago, by Marc Ferrez
The photos made by Marc Ferrez during the last years of the Empire and the beginning of the Republic regime are the best register of […]
10 favelas of Rio shown by their residents
Nowhere in Rio you get a better view of the coast and the gorgeous geography than from the top of the favelas. These shantytowns have […]