Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea
The site consists of an exceptional urban setting
encompassing the key natural elements that have shaped and inspired the
development of the city: from the highest points of the Tijuca National
Park’s mountains down to the sea. They also include the Botanical
Gardens, established in 1808, Corcovado Mountain with its celebrated
statue of Christ, and the hills around Guanabara Bay, including the
extensive designed landscapes along Copacabana Bay which have
contributed to the outdoor living culture of this spectacular city. Rio
de Janeiro is also recognized for the artistic inspiration it has
provided to musicians, landscapers and urbanists.