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Praça da Apoteose


The Apotheosis Square (Praça da Apoteose) 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. For concerts, it can hold from 10,000 to 40,000 people.

It was designed by well-known architect Oscar Niemeyer in 1983.

On March 14, 2010 a stage collapsed before a Guns N' Roses concert due to heavy rain and a small tornado. The concert was rescheduled to April 4.

Since the 1970s, it has hosted famous artists' and band's presentations and concerts. It also hosted the Hollywood Rock festivals and some other events. In this chart there are some memorable concerts held at this square:

List of Oscar Niemeyer works



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