Laranjeiras (Rio de Janeiro)

Brazil / Rio de Janeiro / Rio de Janeiro
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Laranjeiras (Portuguese for orange trees) is a primarily residential neighborhood located in the Southern Zone of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, having been founded in the 17th century, with the construction of country houses in the valley located around the Carioca River, which bordered the Corcovado Mountain. Because of this, the neighborhood was previously called "Vale do Carioca", meaning Carioca Valley.

Well known landmarks in Laranjeiras include; the Palácio Guanabara (the seat of the state government of Rio de Janeiro), the Palácio Laranjeiras, the Parque Guinle (Guinle Park), as well as the headquarters and Laranjeiras Stadium of Fluminense Football Club.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laranjeiras
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Coordinates:   22°56'9"S   43°11'20"W
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