Architecture sights in Rio De Janeiro
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Arcos da Lapa
The landmark aqueduct dates from the mid-1700s when it was built to carry water from the Carioca River to downtown Rio. In a style reminiscent of ancient Rome, the 42 arches stand 64m high. Today, it carries the famous bonde on its way to and from Santa Teresa atop the hill.
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Igreja de NS de Candelária
The construction of the original church to Our Lady of Candelária (dating from the late 16th century), on the present site, was credited to a ship’s captain who had almost been shipwrecked at sea. Upon his safe return he vowed to build a church to her. A later design led to its present-day grandeur, which rated Igreja de NS de Candelária among the largest and wealthiest churches of imperial Brazil. The interior is a spectacular combination of baroque and Renaissance styles. The ceiling above the nave features six large panels that depict the romanticized version of the sea captain’s journey and the subsequent origin of the church. The cupola, fabricated entirely from …
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Mosteiro de São Bento
A fine colonial gem, the Mosteiro de São Bento was built between 1617 and 1641 on Morro de São Bento, one of the four hills that once marked colonial Rio. The simple facade hides a baroque interior richly decorated in gold. Among its historic treasures are wood carvings designed by Frei Domingos da Conceição and paintings by José Oliveira Rosa. On Sunday, the High Mass at 10am includes a choir of Benedictine monks singing Gregorian chants. To reach the monastery from Rua Dom Gerardo, go to number 40 and take the elevator to the 5th floor.
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Igreja São Francisco da Penitência & Convento Santo Antônio
Overlooking the Largo da Carioca is the baroque Igreja São Francisco da Penitência & Convento Santo Antônio, dating from 1726. Recently restored to its former glory, the church’s sacristy has blue Portuguese tiles and an elaborately carved altar made out of jacaranda wood. It also has a roof panel by José Oliveira Rosa depicting St Francis receiving the stigmata. The church’s statue of Santo Antônio is an object of great devotion to many Cariocas in search of a husband or wife.
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Igreja de NS da Glória do Outeiro
This tiny church commands lovely views over Parque do Flamengo and the bay. Considered one of the finest examples of religious colonial architecture in Brazil, the church dates from 1739 and became the favorite of the royal family upon their arrival in 1808.
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Casa França-Brasil
Opened in 1990, this cultural center hosts Franco-Brazilian exhibitions. A lovely indoor-outdoor bistro is attached.
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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
One of Rio’s best cultural centers, with excellent exhibitions, a film series and lunchtime and evening concerts.
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Centro Cultural Laurinda Santos Lobo
Built in 1907, this large mansion occasionally hosts exhibitions and open-air concerts.
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