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It seems you are interested to know the Ancient Rio. On this tour, you will experience the impressive architecture, public parks, plazas, Catholic Churches, Cafes, Museums, theaters, Palaces, business buildings, banks, open Mall’s narrow streets, and Financial Center’s atmosphere.
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Depending on your choices and/or the distances this tour could be done walking or taking the new tram.
It is the result of the Pier’s urbanized area at the last century, grounded with 150 hectares (370 Acres) for the construction of the Pier. The Plaza represents the connection of the city into Pier and the harbor. Next to some of the main attractions as follows.
This is a science museum. It mixes science with innovate design to focus on sustainable cities. The concept of the museum is that tomorrow is not ready. The tomorrow will be constructed and people will participate in this construction. This is not a museum for objects, but a museum for ideas.
The gallery is shared into two buildings, which are joined together by one gigantic roof. The museum is home to over 3.000 pieces of art, its exhibitions are rotated throughout the year, giving locals a reason to be visit it time and time again, sure to always see something new.
It houses the Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat. The Mannerist style church is a primary example of Brazilian colonial architecture. The interior of the church is ornately covered in gold leaf gilding, during the Baroque period of the 17thcentury and the Rococo period of the 18thcentury. Traditional Sunday Mass at the Monastery of St. Benedict begins at 10am and is celebrated with organ music and Gregorian chanting.
Considering all the changes and new constructions that Rio de Janeiro has prepared for the Olympics, the Olympic Boulevard is the most captivating. A raised road and hundreds of meters of walls were knocked down to give way to a 2.2 miles boardwalk that takes you to some of Rio’s newest cultural attractions.
Muralist Eduardo Kobra signs it. The largest graphite panel in the world, according to the Guinness Book World of Records, is a new tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro. It was inspired by the Olympic rings representing the five continents and received the name of “ethnic groups”.
The largest aquarium in South America is located in the Wonder Port and brings together about three thousand animals in 28 tanks, totaling 1.2 million gallons of salt water.The Rio de Janeiro Marine Aquarium – AquaRio – opens its doors in an area of 26 thousand square-meters, with 5 floors and 28 tanks that together holds 4,5million liters of saltwater.
The Portuguese Igreja Candelaria is an important historical Roman Catholic church. It was built and decorated during a long period, from 1775 to the late 19th century. The church combines a Baroque façade with a Neoclassical and Neo-Renaissance interior elements. Traditional stage of beautiful weddings, Candelaria church is on the touristic side script the most visited one in Rio.
Built to be the Commercial Association Headquarters Office in 1906.The Dome housed the Public Funds Stock Exchange. By the twenties it became Banco do Brazil Headquarters Office. Currently it’s the most visited cultural institution of Brazil and the 20th in the world, according the ranking of the English publication The Art Newspaper (April/2014). CCBB has three theaters, besides four video cabins, a cinema, two auditory, exposition room, tea salon and restaurant.
In this 1820 building there was a market square. It was the most important work of the renowned French architect Grandjean de Montigny. It has a huge vaulted internal space and is inspired by the Roman civic basilicas. After a careful remodeling in the 80’s its originality still remains. Currently it is an important arts show venue.
The temple dates back to a small oratory erected in 1743 by merchants and residents of the area.
Architectural landmark in the history of the city, it is what remains of the former residence of the Telles de Menezes family, it connects XV Square to Travessa do Comércio where Carmen Miranda Grew up. Its construction dates back to the 18th century.
Currently named after the November15th of 1889 in honor of the Proclamation of the Republic. This was a very important area for the city expansion. During Colonial Time and Brazilian Empire,it was the landing place for those who arrived in Rio. The Portuguese Royal Family arrived here on their first arrival in Rio.
Built in 1743, it was first used as the Viceroys’ house of Brazil. With the Court D. John VI arrival in Rio de Janeiro, the Palace has transformed into a headquarters for the government of the Kingdom and Empire. Since 1985, the Imperial Palace is one of the cultural center listed by the Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage.
This stylish eclectic building from 1926 was the Brazilian National Parliament. Today offers visitors a multimedia exhibition Titled: Tiradentes Palace: place of memory of the Legislative Branch.
The Old Cathedral. It was the episcopal seat of the Archdiocese of San Sebastianof Rio de Janeiro until 1976, when the new Cathedral of San Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro was completed. As a royal chapel, was the scene of important events, such as the coronation of King John VI as king of Portugal after the death of D. Maria I in 1816.
In 1789, a new fountain was built on the edge of the new pier by Master Valentin, The new location of the fountain enabled a more adequate space for the military maneuvers carried out in the square and for a “watering-down” of the ships brought on the pier.
Confectionery Colombo. 120 years old. Belle Époque – 1894. Giant Crystal Mirrors. Best Café in Town.
New Cathedral, 1976, Built by Architect Edgard Fonseca, based on Mayan Style of Pyramids. Built 1964 / 1976. Capacity: 20.000 people standing.
Opera House built in the beginning of the 20th century. Inspired by the Paris Opera House, built by architect Francisco de Oliveira Passos. Capacity : 1739 People. It is the main stage for the classical music and ballets presentation in town. Considered the nicest in South America.
An old monastery was knocked down to give place to this French Beaux-Arts Style Square. Surrounded by famous buildings in art deco, art nouveau and eclectic styles such as Fine Arts Museum, National Library, Pedro Ernesto Palace, Municipal Theatre and the Justice Palace. The name Cine of Cinelandia comes from many Cinemas that could be found there.
Rio’s old Carioca Aqueduct know Lapa Arches. It was built in the middle of 18th century to bring fresh water to the population of Rio. Since the end of the 19th century the aqueduct serves as a bridge for a popular tram. In the neighborhood under it, the night action of Rio takes place.
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