Faces People, Places, and World Culture for Kids and Children

A CITY OF COLOR STREET ART IN RIO DE JANEIRO

Rio de Janeiro certainly lives up to its reputation as the "Marvelous City.” Located between the mountains and the sea, Rio is famous for its exquisite beaches, magnificent monuments, and delicious food. But as you wander through the vibrant streets, one thing will immediately catch your eye—the city’s spectacular street art. From the scruffiest shantytown or favela ( fa-VEL-ha) to the most luxurious neighborhoods, bold, expressive art is everywhere.

Rio’s street art is unlike the graffiti found in most other cities. Here, street art has a long

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