Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome, also known as Sambodromo or Passarela do Samba Darcy Ribeiro, was designed and built by renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer in 1984. This impressive stadium, located in the heart of the city, was created to host the annual Carnival celebration. The Sambadrome features a 2,300-foot (700-meter) runway where samba schools parade, flanked by seating for up to 90,000 spectators. Today, visitors can experience the vibrant energy and colorful displays of the Carnival, or explore the venue during other events and tours.
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Julian Sterling
April 17, 2026
