Manaus

The name Manaus comes from the native people called Manaós, which means Mother of the Gods.

Manaus was at the center of the Amazon region's rubber boom during the late 19th century, making it one of the gaudiest cities in the world.

Despite being located in the Amazon, Manaus is densely developed and has few green areas in the city.

The city has a very diverse presence of Protestant or Reformed faiths, with many different denominations experiencing considerable growth.

The Amazonas Opera House, inaugurated in 1896, has 700 seats and was constructed with bricks brought from Europe, French glass, and Italian marble.