Fiskal Island
Fiscal Island Palace, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Description:
Fiskal Island, located in Guanabara Bay, near the city center, is famous for its most important attraction – a palace built in 1889 in the neo-Gothic style.
It was the headquarters of the Brazilian Customs Service. Ceremonial balls and events were constantly held here. Now the palace houses the Museum of the History of the Navy.
The Europeans originally named the island “Rat”. Now it is considered one of the main tourist destinations of Rio de Janeiro.
Tourists who went to the island with guides will learn about the history and interesting facts related to the island of Fiskal.