ASSOULINE

With open arms, gaze slightly downwards, covered with millions of soapstone tiles and placed on a pedestal, Christ the Redeemer watches over Rio de Janeiro from his position on Corcovado. With Guanabara Bay in the distance, the statue keeps an eye out for the legendary beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Passionate, dynamic, colourful, Rio is a city brimming with joie de vivre. This energy is palpable during the many celebrations and events that have taken place in the city, including the Summer Olympics, two World Cups, Carnival and more. Rio de Janeiro is the home of the expressive samba dance, which perfectly embodies the frenetic rhythms of the city.
Whether it’s the sound of a record by bossa nova pioneer João Gilberto or the echoes of a massive Madonna concert on Copacabana Beach, Rio is not the ideal destination for those seeking peace and quiet. In addition to music production, the city also exerts a great influence in the world of design, inspiring the likes of Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx. And then there is the Copacabana Palace, a true icon of the Rio landscape and a favorite hotel for members of the jet set of the last century. This and much more emerges from the Rio de Janeiro pages of Assouline, a travel book that captures the soul of one of Latin America’s most vibrant cities, with local insights by Bruno Astuto.
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