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6 unusual facts about Nilópolis


Celobar incident

A few hours later he was suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pains and weakness; he died the next day in Nilópolis.

Esporte Clube Nova Cidade

Esporte Clube Nova Cidade, commonly known as Nova Cidade, is a Brazilian football club based in Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro state.

Fayga Ostrower

In the early 1930s, following difficulties with the German authorities, the family sought refuge in Belgium, and emigrated to Brazil in 1934, where they took up residence in Nilópolis.

Nilópolis

Nilópolis was part of the hereditary captainship of São Vicente that belonged to Martim Afonso de Sousa in 1531.

Nilópolis is famous for its Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, one of the most successful and luxurious Samba schools and usually a top contender for winning the carnival parade in Rio.

Nilópolis Futebol Clube

Nilópolis Futebol Clube, commonly known as Nilópolis, is a Brazilian football club based in Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro state.



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