Brief Description
"The site consists of an exceptional urban
setting encompassing the key natural elements that have shaped and
inspired the development of the city: from the highest points of the
Tijuca National Park’s mountains down to the sea. They also include the
Botanical Gardens, established in 1808, Corcovado Mountain with its
celebrated statue of Christ, and the hills around Guanabara Bay,
including the extensive designed landscapes along Copacabana Bay which
have contributed to the outdoor living culture of this spectacular city.
Rio de Janeiro is also recognized for the artistic inspiration it has
provided to musicians, landscapers and urbanists."
Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1100
Courtesy of Claus from Germany
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