The Samba City is a place that will concentrate the 14 samba schools of the Special Group. Each one will have its own space for fantasies ateliers and allegoric cars but the other areas will be of common use. They are for shows and expositions, four snack bars, souvenirs shop, technical rehearsal area, theme gardens and parking lot (for 226 cars). All open to visitation. This Samba City is already been built near to the Pier area and the intention to make it a new touristy area. The total area is approximately 72,000 square meters.

Attention: It should be ready for 2006 Carnival only. We will keep you informed!

Samba City map with the Samba Schools fabrics location

1- Portela
8- Salgueiro

2- Viradouro
9- Caprichosos de Pilares

3- Vila Isabel
10- Mocidade

4- Grande Rio
11- Beija-Flor

5- Tradição
12- Unidos da Tijuca

6- Porto da Pedra
13- Mangueira

7- Império Serrano
14- Imperatriz