Morro da Babilônia, Mountain summit in Leme district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The 220-meter summit rises between Copacabana beach and Botafogo, offering views of Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain from multiple vantage points.
Portuguese colonizers built a fortress at the summit in the 18th century to monitor Guanabara Bay entrance, later enhanced by Brazilian Army during World War II.
The mountain houses two communities, Morro da Babilônia and Chapéu Mangueira, where local artists contribute to large-scale mural projects spanning 140 square meters.
Hiking trails to the summit take between 2 to 3 hours to complete, with access points available through the Leme neighborhood throughout the year.
The mountain's layered rock formations alternating with native forest inspired its name, as Portuguese settlers compared it to ancient Babylon's architecture.
GPS coordinates: -22.95739,-43.16980
Latest update: March 11, 2025 07:27
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