Seven Wonders of Brazil

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The Seven Wonders of Brazil is a list of important historical monuments in the country, similar to the Seven Wonders of the World, compiled by the Greek poet and writer Antipater of Sidon. [1] It was determined through a competition promoted by Caras magazine, in partnership with HSBC bank. [2]

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In Brazil, the selection of the Seven Wonders raised discussions mainly about the domestic tourism sector. Debates raged between those who were against the competitions and those who supported them, stating that this could lead to improvements in tourism in the different regions of Brazil, not just in the Southeast and Northeast. [2]

Caras and HSBC competition

In 2008, the contest promoted by Caras magazine in partnership with HSBC bank produced a list of seven Brazilian monuments with the objective of appreciating local patrimony. The selection, made through popular vote, had the support of the former Minister of Tourism, Marta Suplicy, who considered the competition "valid". However, like the election of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, it was not supported by UNESCO. [2] [3]

Through an online election, readers of the magazine could choose their seven favorite places from among 30 wonders, which were previously selected based on their historical and cultural importance. The poll lasted three and a half months, received half a million votes and closed on December 31st. [2] [4]

Candidates

Results

In 2008, Caras announced the winners on its website. Next, it launched a tea collection and a three-dimensional card of each monument. In addition, representatives of the contest presented the state governors with plaques bearing the tribute on behalf of the magazine and HSBC bank. [2]

The Seven Wonders of Brazil chosen were: [2]

WonderDescriptionLocationImage
Amazon TheaterA cultural symbol of the city of Manaus and one of the most luxurious theaters in Brazil, it was inaugurated in 1896 during the rubber cycle. Since 1966, it has been listed as a National Historic Site by IPHAN. [5] Manaus, Amazonas
Amazon Theatre in Manaus.jpg
Fortress of the Three Wise MenThe most important monument in Natal, it was built in 1598. It currently houses a museum with a collection on the colonization of Rio Grande do Norte. [6] Natal, Rio Grande do Norte
Forte dos Reis Magos (Natal).JPG
Ver-o-Peso MarketBelém's landmark, the market was inaugurated in 1688 for tax purposes. Today it is a cultural, social and economic symbol of the city. [7] Belém, Pará
Belem Ver-o-Peso 01.jpg
Ouro Preto's urban complexThe capital of Minas Gerais until 1897, Ouro Preto was the first Brazilian city to be considered a World Heritage Site. Its historic center is famous for its colonial architecture, including the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Aleijadinho's masterpiece. [8] Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais
Ouro Preto 4369.jpeg
Natividade's urban complexNatividade is 230 km from Palmas and has an architectural complex that was listed as a monument in 1987. [9] Natividade, Tocantins
Natividade - (TO) - Ruinas da Igreja de N. S. dos Pretos.JPG
São Paulo CathedralLocated in the center of Brazil's largest city, the church is one of the five largest neo-Gothic temples in the world. It began to be built in 1591, but only took on its current form in 1913. It has one of the largest pipe organs in the world. [10] São Paulo, São Paulo
Catedral da Se em Sao Paulo.jpg
Fortress of São José de MacapáIt became a National Heritage Site in 1950. It is the largest fort the Portuguese ever built in Brazil and is strategically located at the mouth of the world's largest river, the Amazon. [11] Macapá, Amapá
Fortaleza Sao Jose.jpg

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