Oscar Niemeyer, the genius of modern architecture in Rio & Niteroi!

Oscar Niemeyer: architect of curves and conviction, continues to attract international acclaim for his revolutionary designs that have shaped the modern face of Brazil with harmony, grace and elegance. Some of Niemeyer's most famous and recent work can be found in the neighboring city of Niteroi. The route is the Popular Theatre of Niterói, the simple, undulating lines are a fantastic example of Niemeyer's style, at the adjacent Roberto Silveira Memorial Center impressive curves of the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum are a bold response to the dramatic topography that overlooks Guanabara bay. There is also the OLIMPO restaurant famous designed building with a view you can't go wrong, location is excellent, the facilities very good and the menu very enticing. Could stop for lunch, or, at least stop to see the Oscar Niemeyer wall painting and the impressive architeture In the city of Niteroi, the Route Niemeyer, 3. 5 kilometers by the edge of town, will present the largest number of his architecture.

It will be in Niteroi city, after crossing the bridge over the Guanabara bay: this tour can be adapted to your interest to the hours oppened to the visit. * the Center Memorial Roberto Silveira * the Oscar Niemeyer Foundation * the Museum of Cinema Petrobras, * the new Charita Station Ferryboat and the restaurant Olimpus * the Popular Theater * JK Square * the Museum of Contemporary Art in Niteroi (MAC-NIT) Among the cited cultural and religious equipment, MAC, the JK square, the Memorial, the Charitas Station and restaurant Olimpus are already opened to the public. In Rio de Janeiro are some examples of his landmarks: * The current building Gustavo Capanema or Capanema Palace, the former MEC known for its original use * Sambódromo of Rio de Janeiro-1983 - The Samba Parades Stage