Aterro Do Flamengo
State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
You will make your way to Urca through Aterro do Flamengo and its parks, designed by Burle Marx and hear all about Brazil’s participation in World War II as well as the founding of the city back in the late 1500s, just before arriving to Sugar Loaf.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Ah-te-rho do Fla-men-go, a sprawling urban sanctuary that stretches along the edge of Guanabara Bay. This is more than just a park; it is a monumental achievement of 20th-century landscape architecture and urban…
Listen in the app2Burle Marx's Botanical Tapestry
As we walk deeper into the park, look closely at the plant life surrounding you. This is the heart of Roberto Burle Marx's contribution. …
Listen in the app3The Sunday Pedestrian Tradition
If you are visiting on a Sunday or a public holiday, you are witnessing one of Rio’s most beloved traditions. The city government closes the main coastal avenues, the Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, to all motorized traffic from…
Listen in the app4Sporting Culture: From Soccer to Footvolley
As we pass the various concrete and sand courts, you will see the athletic heart of the city in action. Brazilians are famous for their love of sports, and Flamengo is where that passion finds its urban home. …
Listen in the app5Aviation and the Sugarloaf View
One of the most thrilling and unique features of the Aterro is its relationship with the sky. Because it is located directly adjacent to Santos Dumont, Rio’s domestic airport, the park offers a front-row seat to the city’s…
Listen in the app6The Environmental Paradox of Flamengo Beach
As we reach the sandy stretch known as Praia do Flamengo, we encounter a complex environmental reality. From a distance, the beach looks idyllic—soft sand, calm waters, and spectacular views. …
Listen in the app7Modernist Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
At the northern end of the park sits the Museum of Modern Art, or MAM (Mahm), a striking example of modernist architecture designed by Affonso Eduardo Reidy. Completed in the late 1950s, the building is characterized by its bold,…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Ah-te-rho do Fla-men-go, take a final look at the sweeping curve of the bay. We have traveled from the botanical genius of Roberto Burle Marx to the modernist architecture of Reidy, and…
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What is Aterro Do Flamengo?
Aterro Do Flamengo is a place in State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -22.9231, -43.1711 |
| Last updated |
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