Curitiba was founded in the 17th century as a gold-mining camp, became the capital of the State of Paraná in 1854 and grew rapidly after 1940. Its 1.8 million people are a synthesis of several cultures of immigrants that arrived in the city during the 19th century and early 20th century.


The Ópera de Arame theater, art integrated with the environment.


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