Sítio Roberto Burle Marx
리우데자네이루
museum in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Sítio Roberto Burle Marx2:13
Welcome to the Sítio Roberto Burle Marx, a place where the boundaries between art, architecture, and nature simply dissolve. You are standing in the life-long project and sanctuary of Roberto Burle Marx, the world-renowned…
Listen in the app2The Main House — A Curator's Life1:47
We begin at the main residence, where Roberto Burle Marx lived from 1973 until his death in 1994. The house is a reflection of his multifaceted genius, serving not just as a home but as a curated space for his extensive…
Listen in the app3The Loggia and Tapestry Room — Architectural Fusion1:39
Just outside the main house, we find the Loggia and the Tapestry Room, areas that epitomize Burle Marx’s mastery of combining architecture with the environment. The Loggia is an open-air corridor that uses repurposed…
Listen in the app4Santo Antônio da Bica Chapel — Resurrected History1:44
A short walk through the lush foliage brings us to the Santo Antônio da Bica Chapel, one of the oldest religious landmarks in the region. When Burle Marx acquired the property in 1949, this 17th-century chapel was in ruins. …
Listen in the app5The Nursery and Native Collection — A Living Laboratory1:42
We now enter the heart of the botanical mission: the nursery area. This is where the true 'laboratory' work of the Sítio happens. …
Listen in the app6The Home Studio — The Creative Nerve Center1:42
Perched higher on the hill is the 'Ateliê' or Home Studio, a space Burle Marx designed when his creative output outgrew the main house. This studio is an architectural wonder, featuring a grand stone facade that he reconstructed…
Listen in the app7The Kitchen and Stone Garden — Social Artistry1:44
Our final stop is the 'Stone Kitchen,' an outdoor area where Burle Marx hosted legendary parties and gatherings. This area features a massive, rustic stone oven and tables where he would entertain friends, scientists, and world…
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As we conclude our tour of the Sítio Roberto Burle Marx, look back at the vibrant tapestry of life he created. You have walked through a site that is a testament to the power of a single vision to transform how we see the world. …
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What is Sítio Roberto Burle Marx?
Sítio Roberto Burle Marx is a place in 리우데자네이루 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 리우데자네이루 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 46 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -23.0238, -43.5447 |
| Last updated |
