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A living portrait of Belle Époque in Rio in March and the appreciation of gastronomy in the city, Colombo Confectioners still retains much of its Art Nouveau style of the early century. His famous Belgian mirrors, windows and their frames in rosewood, Italian marble countertops, chandeliers, floor, and beautiful furnishings remain intact, the same way as they were admired by many famous individuals who not only helped to write the history of our country, how to make Columbus one of the great attractions of Rio de Janeiro. Over 100 years of history From its inception in 1894 until the present day, the Colombo Confectioners preserves intact its very essence: to grow day after day, the quality of their products and services, and preserves its own history. That's how he became even cultural and artistic heritage of our country. To better understand the history of Columbus and make a delicious trip down memory lane, click the dates that are in this timeline. Information from the Columbus Book 100 Years in the day-to-day city of Rio de Janeiro. 1894 - The Rio de Janeiro Pedro II had narrow streets could barely move the trams. Who attended the elegant streets of the Centre were businessmen, "owners and weasels gallant, "groups of street musicians, young salesmen with bullets. In a display of everyday elegance and luxury, the raw material for the chroniclers, avidly read and appreciated by the detailed descriptions of the beautiful costumes. In September 1894, and his partner Joachim Lebrão Meirelles gave the city and the country's most elegant commercial establishment luxurious decor and wealth, only comparable to the bakeries of Paris or London: the Colombo Candy. A true history lesson. In his grand spaces Belgian mirrors and glitter prevail in the beautiful rosewood furniture and Italian marble countertops. There are over one hundred years of history. From 1983 to Colombo, the belle epoque ultimate symbol of the city, is part of the Historical and Artistic Heritage of Rio de Janeiro. But not only the great halls, the scene of receptions to distinguished visitors like King Albert of Belgium, in 1920, Queen Elizabeth of England in 1968, or even politicians, writers and artists who made ​​history. Portuguese silverware, dishes Cia Vista Alegre, more than 500 old menus, photos and packaged products sold by Confectionery in the past century are part of the beautiful collection, displayed in the Memory Space. Created in 2002, the Space can be reserved for up to 30 people. Address: Rua Gonçalves Dias, 32 / Centro - Rio de Janeiro Phone: +55 (21) 2505.1500 http://www.confeitariacolombo.com.br/site/espaco-memoria/Photo by: Maria Ruch

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