In the 19th century, Rio de Janeiro had just received the status of seat of the kingdom and did not have a large population in its interior, which was known as the sertão carioca. The region was made up of large rural estates, among them the Campinho farm, which would later become Madureira. The leaseholder Lourenço Madureira became the owner of the farm after the death of its previous owner, Francisco Ignácio do Canto.
The neighborhood began to take shape with the subdivision of the land and became popularly known as "Madureira," a name associated with the owner of the property. The name Madureira was only really taken into account starting in 1890, with the opening of the "Madureira station."
Parque Madureira is one of the neighborhood's most characteristic places.
Satellite view of the Park
Image description: This is a satellite image of a park located in Madureira, Rio de Janeiro. The image shows an extensive green area, surrounded by residential and commercial buildings. On the left side, there is a road that cuts through the park, and on the right, more urban structures. In the center, the park is predominantly green, with trees and vegetation scattered throughout.(Guilherme) I personally always think of him whenever I think about walking around Madureira.
Ruy Resende. Architect and Urban Planner, responsible for the Parque Madureira project
Image description: This is a black-and-white photograph of a smiling man with his arms crossed over his chest. He is seated in front of a window with wooden mullions. In the background, there is a round, dark object, possibly a vase or decorative item.It's a great example of a positive transformation of space. The project was designed by Ruy Resende, an architect and urban planner, and conceived by engineer Mauro Bonelli; before that, it was an abandoned and aesthetically unpleasant area that had grown out of control.
Mauro Bonelli. Engineer responsible for the construction of Parque Madureira.
Image description: This is a photograph of a smiling man wearing a blue plaid shirt. He is in a location with dirt and vegetation in front, possibly under construction. In the background, there are several houses and buildings, as well as a distant mountain under a blue sky with a few clouds.The project was very successful, dramatically increasing the natural beauty of the place, the value of the surrounding residences, and leading some residents to change the structure of their houses to face the park's privileged view.
The park has the shape of a line, with the length much greater than the width -- looking at the map, it's as if it divided the neighborhood in half.
This is due to the fact that it was built next to a train line, which isn't something bothersome, since every time I went there, I barely noticed it.
Satellite view of the Park
Image description: This is an aerial photograph of an urban area. On the left, we see a residential neighborhood with several buildings of different heights and colors. On the right, there is a railway running parallel to the housing area. In the center, there is a park with green lawn and sparse trees. Power lines are visible along the railway.It was inaugurated on June 23, 2012, with the idea of addressing educational and socio-environmental issues, encouraging the involvement of the local community with the experiences offered by the park.
The first time I went there with my aunt (Guilherme) was in 2013/14, and at the time it wasn't as big as it is today.
Today it has an area of over 160 thousand square meters and several attractions, such as: the little rock beach in Rocha Miranda, which my sister and I went to on the opening day; theaters – where we saw an interesting play about Leonardo da Vinci -, great areas for picnics, where Maria Eduarda said she had already been and had a lot of fun, playing and recording videos, among other great attractions.
The park has 4 separate areas, all with entrances, so you can choose the one you prefer.
(Guilherme) My family always chooses the first entrance, since it's the closest to where we live.
It is the third largest green area in Rio de Janeiro, surpassed only by the Aterro do Flamengo and the Quinta da Boa Vista. The park has about 800 trees, which are well distributed throughout the entire park area.
Despite its name, most of Madureira park is located outside the neighborhood itself.
It only starts in Madureira, crosses Turiaçu, Honório Gurgel and ends in Guadalupe.
The park also hosts various events, such as music and dance festivals.
Maria Eduarda tells the story of a dance event in 2013/14 that she took part in together with her old dance group. According to her, it was the first time she performed in public, which was a different and important experience.
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