Morro Paula Matos
Morro Paula Matos is a peak in Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro and has an elevation of 31 metres. Morro Paula Matos is situated nearby to the quarter Bairro de Fátima, as well as near the suburb Catumbi.- Type: Peak with an elevation of 31 metres
- Description: mountain in Brazil
- Also known as: “Morro de Paula Matos”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Praça da Apoteose.
Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Photo: Ben Tavener, CC BY 2.0.
The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí is a purpose-built parade area built for the Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The venue is also known as Passarela Professor Darcy Ribeiro or simply the Sambódromo in Portuguese or Sambadrome in English.
Praça da Apoteose
Square
Photo: Jorge mello ej, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Apotheosis Square is a venue in Rio de Janeiro close to the Morro da Mineira favela. It is part of Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, which can hold a maximum 90,000 people.
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
Church
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro or as the Cathedral of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro, is a cathedral of the Catholic Church and the seat of the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Catumbi and Santa Teresa.
Catumbi
Suburb
Catumbi is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and includes the Morro da Mineira favela.
Santa Teresa
Suburb
Photo: Chensiyuan, CC BY 3.0.
Santa Teresa is a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on top of the Santa Teresa hill, by the centre of Rio, and is famous for its winding, narrow streets which are a favourite spot for artists and tourists.
Lapa
Suburb
Photo: Halleypo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the center of the city, it is famous for its historical monuments and vibrant nightlife. The neighborhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an impressive aqueduct constructed by colonial authorities in the mid-18th century.
Morro Paula Matos
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Southeast, Brazil, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-22.91529° or 22° 54′ 55″ southLongitude
-43.19198° or 43° 11′ 31″ westElevation
31 metres (102 feet)Open location code
589R3RM5+V6OpenStreetMap ID
node 1560068340OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Morro Paula Matos” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Morro Paula Matos”
- Dutch: “Morro Paula Matos”
- Portuguese: “Morro Paula Matos”
- Swedish: “Morro Paula Matos”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Bairro de Fátima and Cidade Nova.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Paróquia Nossa Senhora das Neves and Casa Histórica de Osório.
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