Kategorie: Brazil

Salvador de Bahia was founded on 29th March 1549, and is now the sixth-largest city in the country with approximately 2.7 million inhabitants. The historical name of the coastal city, which was once the first capital, is „São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos“, which means in English „Holy Savior of All Saints Bay“. Urban art can be found throughout the city, but especially in the Pelourinho district with colorful colonial buildings, part of the „Cidade Alta“, means in English „Upper Town“, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

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Recife is a major coastal city in northeastern Brazil and the capital of the state of Pernambuco, with a population of over 1.6 million inhabitants. Founded in 1537, Recife developed as an important colonial port, especially during the period of Dutch rule in the 17th century, which left lasting architectural and cultural influences on the city. Its network of rivers, bridges, and islands has earned it the nickname “Brazilian Venice”. Cultural highlights include the historic district of Recife Antigo, the beautiful Praia de Boa Viagem, and the renowned Instituto Ricardo Brennand, which houses an extensive art collection. As well you can find numerous urban artworks around the streets.

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Belo Horizonte is a major city in southeastern Brazil and the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, with a population of around 2.5 million inhabitants. Founded in 1897 as one of the first planned cities in Brazil, the city is widely recognized for its architectural heritage, especially the modernist works of Oscar Niemeyer, with the iconic Pampulha Modern Ensemble standing out as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A key highlight of the urban art scene is the annual festival CIRCUITO URBANO DE ARTE or in short CURA, which invites local and international artists since 2017 to create monumental murals. Meanwhile it is one of the most important urban art events in the country.

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