palaces in Rio de Janeiro

Q: In what architectural style was the Municipal Theatre in Rio de Janeiro built and who created it?

The Municipal Theatre (1909) is an example of eclecticism with a predominance of neoclassicism and Art Nouveau elements. The architect Francisco de Oliveira Passos was inspired by the Paris Grand Opera. The building is decorated with sculptures by Brazilian masters, including works by Rodolfo Bernardelli. The interiors are decorated with Italian marble and Czech crystal.

Q: What places in Rio de Janeiro is worth visiting with children for an educational holiday?

Children will be interested in the Peace du Amagna science museum with interactive exhibits about space. In the Botanical Garden (1808) you can see 140 species of palm trees and giant water lilies of the Victoria Regia. The park "Kinta da Boa Vista" with the zoo of the XIX century contains a collection of Brazilian fauna, including jaguars and toucans.

Q: Where in Rio de Janeiro to take the most atmospheric photos at sunset?

The observation deck of the 'Arcade of the Paw' in the Santa Teresa area offers panoramas with vintage tramways. Celarón's staircase, decorated with 2,000 tiles from 60 countries, creates a bright background. Ipanema beach overlooking the 'Two Brothers' is a classic angle for silhouette shots against the backdrop of the setting sun.

Q: Which little-known historical places in Rio de Janeiro are visited only by locals?

Copacabana Fort (1914) hides a museum of artillery and tunnels from the First World War. In the area of San Cristovan preserved the Imperial residence of Pedro II with original furniture of the XIX century. The Church of Nossa Señora da Gloria (1739) is a rare example of octagonal Portuguese architecture from the azulezh of the XVIII century.

Q: What legends are associated with Mount Corcovado and the statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro?

According to legend, the idea of the statue arose in 1859 from the Catholic priest Pedro Maria Boss. Construction (1926-1931) was carried out on the project of Heitor da Silva Costa with the participation of sculptor Paul Landowski. Locals believe that during a thunderstorm Christ "protects" the city, taking lightning on his outstretched hands.

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Gushtavu Kapanema Palace

Gustavu Capanema Palace is an office building that is one of the best examples of Brazilian modernist architecture of the 1930s. …

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Rio Negro Palace

The Rio Negro Palace is one of the official residences of the President of Brazil. Its construction began in 1889, three months be …

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Imperial Palace

One of the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro is the Imperial Palace (Pa o Imperial). For centuries, behind the walls of this b …

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Excursions Rio de Janeiro (36)

Factory-Museum of Precious Stones of Brazil (free tour)

Free tour.During the tour you will visit the factory-museum of precious stones of Brazil "HStern", which is located in one of the …

2 h. 1 - 8

Rio on the Wave: Surfing + Yoga

The class takes place in Barra da Tijuca, a modern part of Rio, about 30-40 minutes from Copacabana. This area is often referred t …

130 $ man

Tour of the Tijuca National Park and the beaches of Rio de Janeiro

From the hotel we will go to the statue of Christ the Redeemer at a height of 710 meters. above sea level. From the observation d …

300 group

6 h. 2 - 15

Symbols of Rio - Sugar Head, Copacabana and Ipanema

Description: This tour introduces you to Rio de Janeiro, which is known and loved all over the world. We will walk along the lege …

150 $ group

Guides Rio de Janeiro (8)

Zamkova Claudia Sergeevna

Rio de Janeiro

Language: English, Russian

Programme 1. Rio tour ту Morning: Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) Start with the symbol of Rio and all of Br …

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Anna Ratova

Rio de Janeiro

Language: Английский, Spanish, Portuguese, Русский

Excursions and services: Individual and group tours of Rio and surroundingsTransfers and individual routesHelicopter fl …

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Matershev Alexey Nikolaevich

Rio de Janeiro

Language: Португальский, Русский

We invite you to discover Rio de Janeiro with us – a city that is impossible to understand at first sight. We will clim …

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Chechatkin Alexei

Rio de Janeiro

Language: Английский, Португальский, Русский

I will show you the inside of the brightest city in South America, so you can see the secret and non-tourist places of R …

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Nature around Rio

The famous Sugar Head cable car, the mind-blowing landscapes of Rio, as well as a trip to the local Amazon to the caimans and capy …

250 $ group

4 h. 1 - 2

Rio tour

All the most important things to see in Rio: the statue of Christ, the historical center, local food, culture and street art. …

250 $ group

4 h. 1 - 2

The Other Side of Rio

Acquaintance with the city through the eyes of locals, as well as a view of Rio from a helicopter. Tour to the favela, where you w …

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