Botafogo is a beachfront neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, characterized by its upper-middle-class residents and small businesses. Situated between the hills of Mundo Novo, Dona Marta, and São João, it's a geographically distinct area. The name 'Botafogo' is also associated with a Latin American ballroom dance move originating from the area.
In 1903, the last farmland in Botafogo was used to build a new home for St. Ignatius School, marking Botafogo's shift from an elite area to a middle-class stronghold. The construction of the New and Old Tunnels facilitated the city's expansion, connecting the old city center with new developments.
In 1907, the Pavilhão Mourisco was built in Botafogo on Praia de Botafogo. The building was constructed in an Arab style and featured five golden domes and an interior with marble staircases and Arabic inscriptions. Initially a music hall, it became a popular restaurant-bar.
In 1952, the Pavilhão Mourisco was demolished. Later, the Clube de Regatas Botafogo occupied the site.
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