LANOMS 2019 will be held at IC/UFF in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro
Photo by Mateus Pelegrino.
Photo by Alexandre Plastino.
About Niterói
Founded in 1573, Niterói is one of the best cities in Brazil to live, work and invest. With currently about 500 thousand inhabitants, Niterói has the highest Municipal Human Development Index (IDHM) of the Rio de Janeiro state and it is the seventh largest IDHM of the whole country, according to the UNDP. Niterói is also the most educated city in the country, according to data from the National Institute for Educational Studies and Research (INEP) in 2000. The average years of school attendance is 9.5 and the literacy rate is 96.4% among the population over 15 years.
The city's main landmark is the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (MAC), a flying disc that rests on a hill above the Guanabara bay. The MAC is part of the Niemeyer Path, a series of works designed by Oscar Niemeyer, as the name suggests. Niterói is the city with more projects designed by him after Brasilia. Also, Niterói has a complex of fortresses, oceanic beaches, such as Itacoatiara, a well known fish market and a gastronomic excellence which makes Niterói an important tourist destination in Brazil. Besides that, it has a privileged view of the most famous landmarks of Rio de Janeiro, which is separated from Niterói by only 8 miles.
Photo by Cesar de Oliveira.
Accomodation
Visa information
A visa may be required to enter Brazil, depending on the agreements between Brazil and your country of citizenship. U.S. Citizens, for example, must have a visa to enter Brazil. Please click here to find the list of countries that require a visa to Brazil. In case you need a visa, please contact the nearest Brazilian Embassy or Consulate Office for more information and required forms. Please note that Visas must be obtained prior to departure. Any doubt, please contact the nearest Brazilian Consular division. The address you can find at http://www.portalconsular.mre.gov.br. Participants who need a Letter of Invitation, please send an email to igor@ic.uff.br. Please note that you need to complete the registration first, and attach the registration confirmation with your request for a visa confirmation letter.
