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Is the word atrações the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The spelling, grammar, and meaning of "atrações" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels tend to be more open and the nasalization in the suffix "-ões" is more pronounced and melodic. In Continental Portuguese, vowels (especially unstressed ones) are much more "closed" or reduced, often sounding shorter or more subtle.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O Rio de Janeiro tem muitas atrações turísticas. (Rio de Janeiro has many tourist attractions.)
  2. As atrações do parque de diversões são incríveis. (The amusement park attractions are incredible.) Note: In Brazil, "atrações" is commonly used to refer to rides in a theme park.
  3. Ele tem muitas atrações que encantam as pessoas. (He has many charms/attractions that enchant people.)
  4. A cidade preparou várias atrações para o Carnaval. (The city prepared various attractions for Carnival.)
  5. O ímã possui atrações magnéticas fortes. (The magnet possesses strong magnetic attractions.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O Rio de Janeiro tem muitas atrações turísticas. (Rio de Janeiro has many tourist attractions.)
  2. Os brinquedos do parque de diversões são incríveis. (The amusement park rides are incredible.) Note: While "atrações" is understood, a Portuguese person is much more likely to refer to rides as "brinquedos".
  3. Ele tem muitos encantos que cativam as pessoas. (He has many charms that captivate people.) Note: When referring to a person's "attractions" or personal appeal, "encantos" is a more natural choice in Portugal.
  4. A cidade preparou várias atrações para o Carnaval. (The city prepared various attractions for Carnival.)
  5. O íman possui atrações magnéticas fortes. (The magnet possesses strong magnetic attractions.) Note: The word for "magnet" changes from "ímã" in Brazil to "íman" in Portugal.