The Sítio Roberto Burle Marx, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Brazil, is a 40-hectare estate in Rio de Janeiro’s Barra de Guaratiba, recognized in 2021 as a cultural landscape. Created by landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx from 1949 until his death in 1994, it features modernist gardens with over 3,500 tropical plant species and seven structures, including his home and studio. Donated to Brazil in 1985 and managed by IPHAN, this site exemplifies his innovative tropical design, merging art, nature, and conservation, and highlights his lasting impact on global landscape architecture.

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