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The garden city project, which explored creative uses of concrete and emphasized the interaction between buildings and the natural surroundings, was influential in shaping the architecture of Latin American countries. [29] Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site: Rio de Janeiro: 2017 1548; vi (cultural)
The Seven Wonders of Brazil is a list of important historical monuments in the country, similar to the Seven Wonders of the World, compiled by the Greek poet and writer Antipater of Sidon. [1] It was determined through a competition promoted by Caras magazine, in partnership with HSBC bank .
Pages in category "Landmarks in Brazil" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Brasília TV Tower
The countries have been divided by the World Heritage Committee into five geographical regions: Africa, the Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and North America, and Latin America and the Caribbean. With 60 selected areas, Italy is the country with the most sites, followed by China with 59, and Germany with 54. [2]
Located in the north-west Colombian Amazon, Chiribiquete National Park is the largest protected area in the country. One of the defining features of the park is the presence of tepuis (the Native American word for table-top mountains), sheer-sided sandstone plateaux that dominate the forest.
Monuments and memorials by country (154 C) Outdoor sculptures by country (61 C) ... Landmarks in Spain (5 C, 1 P) Landmarks in Sri Lanka (3 C, 2 P)
The cathedral is a hyperboloid structure constructed from 16 concrete columns weighing 90 tons each. [2] [3]In the square access to the cathedral are four 2.5-meter (8 ft 2 in) tall bronze sculptures representing the four Evangelists, created by sculptors Alfredo Ceschiatti and Dante Croce in 1968. [4]
Brazilian traveling overseas in 2006 represented 3.9% of the country's population. [25] In 2005, tourism contributed with 3.2% of the country's revenues from exports of goods and services, and represented 7% of direct and indirect employment in the Brazilian economy. [26] In 2006, direct employment in the sector reached 1.87 million people. [27]