Brazil Historical, Lighthouse, Museum + People pictures

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Discover powerful ideas while exploring futuristic landscapes, diverse monuments and phenomenal Oscar Niemeyer constructions in Brazil’s dynamic Federal District. 

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Famous the world over for the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer at its summit, this mountain peak is one of the top attractions in Rio.

This energetic coastal city has a grandiose old town, superb art museums, pristine beaches and glitzy festivals, which celebrate its Afro-Brazilian roots.

Admire the outstanding and innovative architecture of this beautiful building and then venture inside for art exhibitions, movies and theatrical performances.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Embark on a boat tour from the wooden pier and relax at the tables of upscale restaurant spilling onto this beach.

Watch a dance show or opera with local residents and admire the ornate architecture of the city’s oldest theater.

The soul of Salvador’s Historic Center is a vibrant district of cobblestone streets framed by ancient churches, colonial mansions, museums and cultural centers.

Watch a dance show or opera with local residents and admire the ornate architecture of the city’s oldest theater.

Watch a dance show or opera with local residents and admire the ornate architecture of the city’s oldest theater.

Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.

Explore this historic star-shaped fort and chapel complex that reveals the military interests and biblical beliefs of the Portuguese settlers.

Explore this historic star-shaped fort and chapel complex that reveals the military interests and biblical beliefs of the Portuguese settlers.

An elegant plaza in Gramado’s town center where locals come to enjoy good quality cafés, pretty fountains and abundant flowers in bloom.

Capoeira dancers amaze passersby and artisans hawk souvenirs at this handsome central square where colonial mansions sit next to centuries-old churches.

In a city blessed with stunning churches this pretty slave-built church, in the heart of Salvador’s UNESCO-protected Historic Center, is one its most interesting.

A dignified stone church adjacent to Gramado’s main square is an impressive part of the historic architecture that distinguishes this picturesque town.

Watch a dance show or opera with local residents and admire the ornate architecture of the city’s oldest theater.