Portuguese culture and history in Rio

Foto: Marcela PriorPortuguese culture and history at Portuguese Royal Cabinet of LiteratureStanding next to Praça Tiradentes, the 174 year old Real Gabinete Português de Leitura (Portuguese Royal Cabinet of Literature) offers its visitors a beautiful journey trhough this architetonic and cultural gem, alongside a historic tour of the wonderful city. Founded on May 14th 1837, the library offered Portuguese immigrants access to portuguese publications....

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Rio de Janeiro Book Biennial 2013

Date: August/29 to September/08 Organization: Fagga EventosTelephone: 3035-3100Site: http://www.bienaldolivro.com.brAddress: Av. Salvador Allende, 6.555 - Barra da Tijuca - Tel. 3035-9100Place: RiocentroDescription:Come to the Book Biennial for fun. Come along for the news. Come along to meet the major players of the industry: the writers, poets and thinkers of literatu...

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Tour do Rio - 4th edition

Date: August/28 to September/01 Organization: Organização: Instituto FAÇA - Tel. 2512-9940Site: http://www.tourdorio.com.brPlace: Várias cidades cariocasDescription:Organizer: Instituto FAÇA - Tel. 2512-9940This is the largest cycling competition in Brazil and the largest in Latin American. Taking part are significant foreign teams and Brazil’s top national teams. The event’s route includes 19 cities in the state of Rio and 17 teams of the highest...

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World Judo Championship eventos

Date: August/26 to August/31 Site: http://www.cbj.com.br Address: Rua Prof. Eurico Rabelo - MaracanãPlace: Ginásio do MaracanãzinhoDescription:The Brazilian delegation aims to win more than the five medals (two silver and three bronze) won in the last World Cup, held in 2011, in Paris. The Brazilian team will compete in the world championship with its 18 judokas, 12 of which are recipients of Bolsa-Atleta, a scholarship offered by the Ministry of...

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17th Circuito das Artes eventos

Date: August/24 to August/25 Site: http://www.eavparquelage.rj.gov.brAddress: Rua Jardim Botânico, 414 - Jardim Botânico - Tel. 2538-1879Place: Escola de Artes Visuais do Jardim BotânicoDescription:This event is a complete tour of the arts, with various artistic expressions, all taking place in one of Rio’s most charming areas, just at the foot of Christ the Redeemer. Neighborhood workshops will be open for visitation, and the schedule includes concerts,...

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Rock in Rio 2013 eventos

Date: September/13 to September/22  Address: Av. Salvador Allende - Barra da Tijuca Place: Cidade do Rock Description: The following artists have already confirmed their concerts for the seven-day event, running on September 13th to 15thand September 19th to 22nd: - September 13th - Singer Beyoncé is confirmed as headline for the 13th. George Benson and Ivan Lins will also be playing together on the first day of the festival...

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