Nova Friburgo

View towards the city centre. Regina Lo Bianco

The Nova Friburgo Country Club gardens. Regina Lo Bianco

The symbol of Nova Friburgo: the sitting dog stone. Regina Lo Bianco

View of Demerval Barbosa Moreira Square. Regina Lo Bianco

The main road through the city centre, Alberto Braune Avenue. Regina Lo Bianco

Panoramic view of the city centre. Regina Lo Bianco

Macaé River - Macaé de Cima. Regina Lo Bianco

Nova Friburgo is in the heart of a mountainous region. Regina Lo Bianco

A modern city with Swiss influences.

This content was published on January 21, 2011 - 11:25

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Founded in 1819, the city of Nova Friburgo is located at 847m above sea level and has a mild climate and fertile land. Photographer Regina Lo Bianco revisits the city.

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