Destination Rio de Janeiro, the second travel to the former capital of Brazil. Arco do Teles takes you back to the colonial period of the former capital.
Below a small impression of Arco do Teles and the narrow alleys behind. When wandering through these alleys, you imagine yourself beach in the colonial history of Rio.
Arco do Teles is a 17th century residence that once belonged to the family Te(l)les de Menzenes. The arc that is connected to this residence, offers access to Travessia do Comércio, also dating back from the colonial period.
Destination Rio de Janeiro, the second travel to the former capital of Brazil. More images of Palácio Tiradentes, seat of the government of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Dia do Protético (Dental technician). Thedental technician makes dentures, implants, braces, and porcelain dental elements. Another Dia do Protético is on November 5.
Dia do Soldado Constitucionalista
(Constitutionial Soldier).In 1932, a revolution started that lasted three months. A battle between revolutionaries and the federal army. See below.
Dia Internacional pelo Desarmamento
(International Disarmament Day).This day was introduced in 2002. In that year, the organization “Sou de Paz” organized a campaign in whch almost one thousand shoes, bearing the name of the donor, were assembled in the memory of the many victims of armed violence. According to recent data, about nine out of ten murders in São Paulo have been commited with fire arms.
1890 Foundation of the city of Boa Vista, capital of the state of Roraima.
In 1830, capitão Inácio Lopes de Magalhães founded his fazenda at the site of the future capital. Not much later, more fazendas were constructed at the margin of Rio Brancoç in 1858 the settlement had increased to the size of a village, bearing the name Freguesia de Nossa Senhora do Carmo do Rio Branco. In 1890, the municipality of Boa Vista do Rio Branco was founded. In 1943,Boa Vista became the capital of Território Federal do Rio Branco. This Federal Territory was then renamed in Território Federal de Roraima (1962). In 1988 the Territory became a Brazilian state, the state of Roraima. The population of Boa Vista has increased significantly since the seventies of the past century, to a number of 284 thousand (2010).
1980
Death of diplomat, musician, and columnist Vinicius de Moraes (Rio de Janeiro, 1913). “O poetinha (the little poet)”, was the favorite nickname of Marcus Vinicius da Cruz. Vinícius was of significant influence for the Brazilian popular music, the samba, and the bossa nova. Many of his songs have become famous evergreens. Besides composer, Vinícius also was a gifted singer. One of his plays (Black Orpheus) became a movie, directed by Marcel Camus, and gained an Oscar for the best foreign film, in 1960. As a diplomat, Vinicius represented his country in the United States and in France.
1932 Constitutionalist Revolution in São Paulo. Aim of this revolution was to end the provisional government of Getúlio Vargas, and to replace with a constitutional government. On May 23 that year, five students (MMDC; initialen of four surnames) were killed by the federal army during a student protest. On July 9, the state of São Paulo declared war against other Brazilian states. São Paulo gained support from the states of Minas Gerais and Rio Grande do Sul, and expected a short-term battle. Despite the support of the two states, defeat of São Paulo on October 2 was inevitable. However, São Paulo won a bit: a new constitutional law and the nomination of a cilivian as governor of the Brazilian state.
The white tourist bus is also called the ‘jardineira’. According to the leaflet, the bus will stop at no less than 25 bus stops, each with touristic highlights. The distance of the entire tour is 44 kilometers, and lasts about 2.5 hours.
We now follow numers 21-25 of the 25 bus stops:
The route that is followed by the Jardineira 21. Portal Italiano
The Italian Gate. This gate leads to the Italian district of Santa Felicidade. The gate contains three elements that are typical for the constructions of Italian migrant. Among them is a church, with a separate, upright tower.
Example of a condominium, a fenced neighborhood.
22. Santa Felicidade
The Italian district. In 1878, the colony was founded by Italian migrants from Venice and Trentino. At present, the neighborhood, with the typical Italian architecture, is a culinary center in Curitiba.
Portal Italiano 23. Parque Barigui
This park, created in 1972, is one of the largest and most popular in Curitiba. Visitors prefer to make walks along the margin of the lake, and to visit the automobile museum. In addition, the park has facilities for events and sports activities.
Torre Panorâmica
24. Torre Panorâmica
This 109.5 meter high tower contains communication stations and antennas, and offers a splendid 360 degrees view of Curitiba.
Again, the bridge in Barigui Park 25. Setor Histórico
The historical center of Curitiba. The center hosts various historical buildings, including ruins of an unfinished church, the well-known Rua das Flores, and various cultural centers. On Sundays, the large-scale Feira Artesanato (open air fair with handmade crafts) is held.
Automobile museum 1. Praça Tiradentes
Back to the start… The touristic tour ended in front of our pousada.
