Cais do Valongo
Cais do Valongo
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Jake23
New Jersey6,855 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
This is just a very quick stop, however it carries some sad history being one of the first slave markets in Brazil. It an interesting stop if you truly want to learn about Brazil’s history.
Written 27 December 2019
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Schiphorst
Brasilia, DF209 contributions
Feb 2017
The Brazilian and American slavery´s holocaust can’t be forgotten. Millions of slaves passed by this port, and served the economic development of Europe and America with a cruel and indescribable horribly life. It-s an archeology site, so it will take not much of your time but it can make you think about for several years.
Written 27 March 2017
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,570 contributions
July 2018 • Friends
In 1811 a new pier, named "Cais do Valongo", was built for the landing and trading of enslaved Africans (mainly from Congo and Angola). Through this quay, more than 500.000 Africans arrived in Brazil. Sad memories of slavery ... Over the years, the quay undergone some transformations, one of them, in 1843, to welcome the Italian Princess Thereza Christina de Bourbon e Duas SicÃlias, the last Brazilian Empress. Thereafter the pier was renamed on her honor as "Cais da Imperatriz". In 2017, it was appointed as a world heritage site by Unesco - a very good reason to visit it! While strolling along beautiful "Boulevard OlÃmpico", "Cais do Valongo" is just two blocks away. Enjoy!
Written 15 September 2018
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craig1086
Atlanta, GA1,869 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
Ok here's a review in English for my American/UK visitors....
I had to really read about and search this place out, but it was so worth it. Many don't know Brazil, and Rio de Janeiro specifically, was a huge slave port. These broken cobblestone steps are where slaves descended upon the mainland back in 1600. Do you understand that! It's a quiet site, in the central busines district of Rio, not far from Olympic Boulevard. It's accessible by car and public transit, but surreal to see in person. As an African American, I just had to take it all in. There's a sign/marker that tells the short history of the site there. If you have a few free moments, a must-see, if big on history.
I had to really read about and search this place out, but it was so worth it. Many don't know Brazil, and Rio de Janeiro specifically, was a huge slave port. These broken cobblestone steps are where slaves descended upon the mainland back in 1600. Do you understand that! It's a quiet site, in the central busines district of Rio, not far from Olympic Boulevard. It's accessible by car and public transit, but surreal to see in person. As an African American, I just had to take it all in. There's a sign/marker that tells the short history of the site there. If you have a few free moments, a must-see, if big on history.
Written 13 March 2017
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Vcs fazem passeio guiado? Em inglês? Como marcar e qual o valor?
Written 6 October 2017
Existe algum tipo de visita guiada?Como agendar essas visitas?É preciso pagar para visitar o Cemitério dos Pretos Novos?Como chegar usando transporte público?
Written 19 February 2015
O cais fica na av. Barão de Tefé, que após o Hospital dos Servidores do Estado passa a chamar-se rua Camerino, e depois Av. Passos, quando se encontra com a Av. Pres. Vargas. O tráfego segue da Barão de Tefé para a Av. Passos, e há ônibus urbano para seguir neste sentido. Para ir está mais complicado, pois com as obras do Porto Novo há mudança no trânsito, e já não se sabe qual ônibus passa por qual rua. Sugiro verificar o google maps e familiarizar-se com a região, ou perguntar como chegar no Hospital dos Servidores do Estado. Há guias turÃsticos que fazem passeios pela região, já vi reportagens a respeito, mas não sei indicar onde encontrá-los. Sei de um professor chamado Milton Teixeira que volta e meia aparece dando entrevistas sobre a região. Mas não sei como ele organiza os passeios.
Written 19 February 2015
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