Map of the City of Rio De Janeiro, With the Essential Part of the Port and All Fortified Places. (Plano Da Cidade Do Rio De Janeiro, Com a Parte Mais Essencial Do Seu Porto E Todos Os Lugares Forteficados) 1796

Old map of Brazil, Niterói, Rio De Janeiro.

This manuscript map shows the city of Rio de Janeiro spread along the shores of Guanabara Bay. The map, which is the work of José Correia Rangel de Bulhões, emphasizes the defenses of the city and the port. Rio de Janeiro displaced Salvador as Brazil's most important port after gold and diamonds were discovered in nearby Minas Gerais province in 1720. The city became the colonial capital in 1763.

Created by José Correia Rangel De Bulhões in 1796.

• Title devised, in English, by Library staff.
• Original resource extent: 1 manuscript map ; 47 x 63.4 centimeters.
• Original resource at: National Library of Brazil.
• Content in Portuguese.
• Description based on data extracted from World Digital Library, which may be extracted from partner institutions.

Map Tags

1796

Brazil

Guanabara Bay (Brazil)

José Correia Rangel De Bulhões

Manuscript Maps

Map

Niterói

Rio De Janeiro