UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Brazil
A World Heritage Site is an area that is protected by an international convention created by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). These places are like treasures of humanity, holding great cultural or natural value. Here are some sites located in Brazil.
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Historic Center of Olinda (PE)
Olinda is one of the oldest towns in Brazil. Its mix of colonial architecture from the 16th to the 18th century, tropical forest vegetation, and proximity to the coast make it a beautiful place. It also has a rich cultural and artistic life, with famous Carnival celebrations.
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Paintings in Serra da Capivara National Park (PI)
Serra da Capivara National Park is home to one of the most important archaeological sites in the Americas. Its wall paintings are estimated to date back to 50,000-30,000 years Before Present and their discovery changed our understanding of prehistory.
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Sítio Roberto Burle Marx, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
A property used by the great landscape architect Burle Marx as a “landscape laboratory”, Sítio Roberto Burle Marx is a living work of art. It houses a representative collection of Brazilian and other tropical plants and valuable pieces of architecture.
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Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park (GO)
The cerrado is one of the oldest and most diverse ecosystems on Earth and the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is essential for the protection of this biome. The area has a rich fauna and flora, including many rare, endangered and endemic species.
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São Francisco de Assis Church, Belo Horizonte (MG)
The Pampulha Modern Ensemble, built around the artificial Pampulha Lake, is a collection of four buildings. Their innovative design has great historical and artistic significance.
Fonte: https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/br/
Fonte: https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/br/
