Search Results for 'Brazil'

Rio-Niterói Bridge

This is the Rio-Niterói Bridge, which connects Rio de Janeiro with Niterói in Brazil. Built between 1969 and 1974, this gargantuan structure is over 13 kilometres long (8.25 miles) and is a record holder for the…

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Wednesday, 7th September 2005

Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain)

This is Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, this peak rises 396 metres above Guanabara Bay. An absolutely awesome sight from up here. The blue structure…

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Tuesday, 6th September 2005

Press Mentions

Since launching in April 2005 Google Sightseeing and its founders James and Alex Turnbull have been featured by ABC News, The BBC, Good Morning America, The Independent, The Guardian, The New York Post, The New York…

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Thursday, 28th July 2005

Rotary International Roundabout

What looks like a roundabout in Sao Paulo, Brazil features the logo (and large type) of Rotary International. There's another odd looking roundabout to the east. Thanks: Sight

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Tuesday, 26th July 2005

Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge

We have no idea where exactly this is (lack of map data makes it a little tricky to work out), but check out the totally cool bridge somewhere in Brazil! Best shadow yet I think. If…

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Friday, 24th June 2005

Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro

Standing atop Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro is a 40 metre tall monument of "Cristo Redentor" (Christ the Redeemer). Since its inception in 1921 the monument has become the symbol of Rio de Janeiro and…

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Wednesday, 22nd June 2005

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