Seven Wonders of Brazil

The Seven Wonders of Brazil is a list of important historical monuments in the country, similar to the Seven Wonders of the World, compiled by the Greek poet and writer Antipater of Sidon. It was determined through a competition promoted by Caras magazine, in partnership with HSBC bank.

In Brazil, the selection of the Seven Wonders raised discussions mainly about the domestic tourism sector. Debates raged between those who were against the competitions and those who supported them, stating that this could lead to improvements in tourism in the different regions of Brazil, not just in the Southeast and Northeast.

Caras and HSBC competition
In 2008, the contest promoted by Caras magazine in partnership with HSBC bank produced a list of seven Brazilian monuments with the objective of appreciating local patrimony. The selection, made through popular vote, had the support of the former Minister of Tourism, Marta Suplicy, who considered the competition "valid". However, like the election of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, it was not supported by UNESCO.

Through an online election, readers of the magazine could choose their seven favorite places from among 30 wonders, which were previously selected based on their historical and cultural importance. The poll lasted three and a half months, received half a million votes and closed on December 31.

Candidates

 * Casa de Região 375 (SP);
 * Amazon Theatre (AM);
 * Christ the Redeemer (RJ);
 * Fortress of São José de Macapá (AP);
 * Fort and Lighthouse of Santo Antônio da Barra (BA);
 * Ruins of São Miguel das Missões (RS);
 * Wire Opera House (PR);
 * Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos (MG);
 * Sugarloaf Cable Car (RJ);
 * Botanical Garden of Curitiba (PR);
 * Fortress of the Three Wise Men (RN);
 * Oficina Cerâmica Francisco Brennand (PE);
 * Copan Building (SP);
 * São Paulo Cathedral (SP);
 * Sanctuary of Bom Jesus da Lapa (BA);
 * Cathedral of Brasília (DF);
 * Church of the Third Order of Saint Francis (BA);
 * Rio–Niterói Bridge (RJ);
 * Garcia d'Ávila Tower House (BA);
 * Theatro da Paz (PA);
 * Itaipu Dam (PR);
 * Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge (DF);
 * Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (RJ);
 * Frei Damião Memorial (PB);
 * Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (SP);
 * Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro (RJ);
 * Ipiranga Museum (SP);
 * Tambaú Hotel (PB);
 * Prince of Beira Fortress (RO);
 * Quintandinha Palace (RJ);
 * Maracanã Stadium (RJ):
 * Unique Hotel (SP);
 * Fort of São Marcelo (BA);
 * Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (MG);
 * Church of Our Lady Mother of Men (MG);
 * New Jerusalem Theater (PE);
 * Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (BA);
 * Lacerda Elevator (BA);
 * Imperial Museum of Brazil (RJ);
 * Lions Palace (MA);
 * Hercilio Luz Bridge (SC);
 * Convent and Church of Saint Francis (BA);
 * José de Alencar Theater (CE);
 * São Paulo Museum of Art (SP);
 * Castle of the Baron of Itaipava (RJ);
 * Fiscal Island (RJ);
 * Statue of Father Cícero (CE);
 * Santa Marta Lighthouse (SC):
 * Ver-o-Peso (PA);
 * Copacabana Palace (RJ);

Results
In 2008, Caras announced the winners on its website. Next, it launched a tea collection and a three-dimensional card of each monument. In addition, representatives of the contest presented the state governors with plaques bearing the tribute on behalf of the magazine and HSBC bank.

The Seven Wonders of Brazil chosen were: