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Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente
The Free University of the Environment, Unilivre civil society is a nonprofit organization. A space for the transfer of knowledge about the environment and ecology to the population. A reference in studies of ecosystem preservation, economically sustainable.
The Unilivre was inaugurated in 1992, with the presence of oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. It was subsequently declared a "public utility" by city ordinance (1993) and State (1996).
It is stuck in Zaninelli Grove, which has 37 000 m². On site, there was a quarry operated by Zaninelli family, deactivated in 1983. The forest has dense native forest, several species of birds and a lake 8 feet deep, where there are carps.
The headquarters of Unilivre is basically a wooden tower that is part of the environment. It was built of logs of eucalyptus (beams and columns) and supplemented with Embu, lantana, cedar and glass. A spiral ramp provides access to classrooms, offices and an observatory 25m. It was designed by architect Dominic Bongestabs, who also signs the design of the Wire Opera.
Located in the street Vitor Benato, 210. Pilarzinho.
Phone: + 55 (41) 3254-5548 and +55 (41) 3254-7657.
Hours: daily from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Website: www.unilivre.org.br.
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Activities near to Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente
| Bosque Alemão (park) - This park has many attractions withi,n and also nearby. The John and Mary path tells the Grimm Brothers tale, there is also a children's library, and the Philosophers Tower which is a wooden observatory allowing a panoramic view of the city and the ocean.
Other interesting sights include an old wooden replica church which was built in 1993 in the Seminário neighborhood, and includes neo-Gothic decorative elements, ... Address: Bosque Alemao, Curitiba, PR, Brazil Distance: 1.03km from the Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente |  |
| Opera de Arame (sightseeing) - Also known as the Wire Theater and in the Parque das Pedreiras, and within the Paulo Leminski cultural space.
The Opera de Arame with its tubular structure and transparent roof is one of Curitiba's emblematic symbols. Inaugurated in 1992, it gives place to all kinds of events, from pop to classical music concerts. Surrounded by lakes, native vegetation and cascades in a natural landscape, it belongs to the Parque das Pedrei... Address: Opera de Arame, Curitiba, Parana, Brasil Distance: 1.34km from the Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente |  |
| Casa do Artesanato (market) -
On the street Mateus Leme, beside the Church of the Order, this house was established with the goal of gathering for permanent exhibition and sale in one place, all the production of handicrafts and folk art in the metropolitan region of Curitiba.
Councillor Juliet at the hands of the Kings, having to host the Crafts House, they created the "Association of Artisans of the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba.
Still works ther... Address: R. Mateus Leme Curitiba - PR Distance: 1.40km from the Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente |
Restaurants near to Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente
| Cenacolo Restaurante e Eventos is a Italian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente and can be found at Avenida Desembargador Hugo Simas, 1873 The specialty of the Cenacolo restaurant in Curitiba is the Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. One of the tips of the restaurant opened in 2003 is the sole siciliano, made with lemon sauce and accompanied by raviolini artichoke. Salads are an attraction, as well as desserts. |
| Schimmel is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente and can be found at Avenida Desembargador Hugo Simas, 1873 From the decor to the recipes are inspired by the German culture. The menu continues the tradition of revenue and highlights the pastel duck as input. When the main course arrives, the tip is the typical product mix that comes with eisbein, sausages, sauerkraut, and apple spätzel. The Schimmel serves evening during the week and only at |
| Churrascaria do Darci is a Steak House restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente and can be found at Rua Albano Reis, 1289 The à la carte system of Darci's Grill offers a variety of meats and accompaniments. At lunchtime the menu account executive with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, rice and a type of meat. The menu is the normal tip sirloin with 600 grams and lingüicinha as input. |
| Rose Petenuci Chocolates - Elias Joaquim is a Dessert restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente and can be found at Rua Elias Joaquim, 55 chocolates made with Belgian chocolate in flavors like cupuaçu Amarena, blueberry, tiramisu and Pinole, made the fame of the house of chocolates opened in 1993. Both units also offer more than fourteen types of coffee. Besides the 180 choices of chocolates, Rose Petenuci Chocolates also serves snacks and other sweets. |
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