Teatro Arthur Acevedo

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São Luís's grand neoclassical theater was constructed in 1817 by two homesick Portuguese merchants who missed the dramatic spectacles of Lisbon. It's the second-oldest standing theater in the country. Head inside for a guided tour to check out the impressive interior.

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