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Places in Perspective, Rio de Janeiro

Paraty old ‘pirate’ town

Paraty, nestled on Brazil’s stunning Costa Verde, is a living time capsule where cobblestone streets whisper tales of pirates, gold, and colonial grandeur. Unlike most Brazilian cities, Paraty’s historic center forbids cars, preserving its 18th-century charm and allowing visitors to wander as if stepping into a bygone era. This UNESCO World Heritage site, officially recognized […]

Places in Perspective, Rio de Janeiro

Saudade from Fado to Bossa Nova

The musical connection between Lisbon and Rio is indeed one of the most profound examples of cultural osmosis in history. At the heart of this “Atlantic Dialogue” lies the concept of Saudade, a Portuguese word that defies simple translation but roughly describes a deep, melancholic longing for something or someone that is absent, often with

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro 1962, em Technicolor!

Síntese do filme “Copacabana Palace”, de Franco Cancellieri (produção ítalo francesa), 1962. Com a participação de Tom Jobim, Luiz Bonfá, João Gilberto, italianas e de seres cariocas dançando… em HD

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