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Every year, large number of travelers from different parts of the world and other parts of Brazil come to watch the wonderful Tourist Attractions in Manaus. Most of the Tourist Attractions in Manaus are easily accessible by various mode of transportation as the major attractions are located at various convenient points in the city.

Teatro Amazonas, Manaus is an opera house that was built in the year 1896. It is a notable landmark of Manaus, reflecting the massive wealth at the turn of the century rubber boom. The fabulous interior of this 1896 opera house was completed after 15 years. It contains crystal chandeliers, wrought-iron banisters, and Italian frescoes, as well as a museum.

Zoo, Manaus was used to be a military zoo for rescued animals, which also doubles as an army training center. It is located in the neighborhood and houses a few hundred amazing and native Amazonian species of mammals, reptiles and birds.

The Mercado Adolpho Lisboa, which was founded in 1882, is the city’s oldest marketplace, trading in fruit, vegetables, and especially fish. It is one of the most popular market place in the city. This market is very similar to the Les Halles market of Paris.

Manaus also has many large parks with native forest preservation areas, such as the Bosque da Ciência and Parque do Mindú.

The Municipal Park of Mindu is located in the November 10 Park district. It was created in 1992 to be an area of ecological interest. The park is mainly used for scientific, educational, cultural and tourist activities. The Park also has an library, with an information center on the environment connected to the Internet. It also has a parking area, amphitheater for 600 people, gardens planted with medical and aromatic herbs, orchid nursery.

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