Historic Landmarks of Brazil

Beautiful Brazil with its gorgeous backdrops beckons tourists from all over. Take a look at historical landmarks of Brazil.
Brazil is country that brings to mind loads of color, fun and beautiful surroundings and people who know how to live life to the fullest! This beautiful place has always been a major tourist attraction to people from all over the world and is also one of the major tourist destinations of South America. There are many cities that are most frequented by regular tourists who are out to discover something new about nature or even culture. Here, we shall take a look at some historical landmarks of Brazil that beckon people from all over.

Historical Landmarks of Brazil:
The Statue of Corcovado: Corcovado is a mountain in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Here, the statue of Christ is one of the main tourist attractions that continue to attract millions of local as well as international tourists every year. The statue shows Jesus overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro with his arms outstretched. This is also one of the tallest statues in the world.

Ouro Preto: This is a city that is located in the Minas Gerais in Brazil. It is known for beautiful Baroque architecture. Ouro Preto was the main destination of the gold rush in the olden days. The beautiful colonial architecture is what has led it to be declared as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

São João del Rei: This historical city is also located in the State of Minas Gerais in Brazil. One can get a glimpse of some of the most beautiful churches and cathedrals out here. The city was founded in the 18th century and there are around 70 beautiful churches that speak about the history of that place. This is definitely one of the beautiful and historical landmarks of Brazil.

Congonhas: Congonhas is a beautiful Brazilian city that is the capital of Minas Gerais. The main attraction of this city is the Basilica and outstanding sculptures. UNESCO declared it as a World Heritage Site in 1985.

These were some of the most beautiful and historical landmarks of Brazil. Do ensure you check out these places on your next visit to this gorgeous country.

By Kashmira Lad
Published: 11/7/2008
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