THE Sambadrome It was built in 1984. Its official name is Passarela Professor Darcy Ribeiro and the construction is part of an architectural style built by the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer. Located on Rua Marquês de Sapucaí, in the central region of the city of Rio de Janeiro, the place receives millions of revelers, who organize themselves to watch the parades during the carioca carnival .
Before its existence, samba schools already paraded in downtown Rio de Janeiro, however, it was necessary to assemble and disassemble the stands annually. Due to the growth and popularity of carnival, the need for a proper place to hold this grand event was identified. Want to know more about the Sambadrome? Keep reading!
What is the size and crossing time of the Sambódromo?
The track of the Sambadrome It is 700 meters long, 13 meters wide and has a capacity for 80 thousand revelers, who are divided into several sectors. The schools need to cross the catwalk in 60 to 70 minutes, ending the parade at Praça da Apoteose. A whole night of parades can last up to 12 hours!
There are those who like to watch only the parade of their favorite school, and there are also those who prefer to watch all the parades to compare various aspects. In March 2021, the Sambadrome was listed by the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan), thus being legally prevented from being defaced, due to its cultural, historical, architectural, environmental and emotional value.
Structure of the Sambadrome
THE Sambadrome It has 13 sectors, divided into even and odd sides. The even sides are close to the Praça Onze subway station and the odd sides are close to the Central train station. All sectors have bathrooms and cafeterias. SThere are 5 location options within the Sambadrome, from the simplest (grandstands) to the most sophisticated (boxes).
- Bleachers;
- friezes;
- Covered friezes;
- Numbered chairs;
Sambadrome during the Covid-19 pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic, which made carnival parades impossible in 2021, the Sambadrome was used as a vaccination site, demonstrating its ability to meet society's demands. The Sambadrome has also hosted other events, such as national and international concerts and the 2016 Olympics.
Learn more about Rio Carnival at the Carnaval Experience
Do you want to live an immersion in carioca carnival? Come take a guided tour of the greatest show on Earth! Here at Carnival Experience, Rio de Janeiro Carnival Tourism and Culture Program, You will go through several stages of the carnival, seeing the costumes and floats up close, dancing samba with the dancers, drinking caipirinha and listening to the sound of the drums that make your heart beat faster! Come and fall in love with the Rio carnival!
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