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1. Santa Teresa
- Rio's artiest neighborhood
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- Centro
- Nile Expert Tip: By day, Santa Teresa is a great place to pick up some arty knick-knacks and enjoy a bite to eat in...
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2. Igreja da Candelária
- Magnificent, a landmark of Rio
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- Centro
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3. Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro
- Beautiful baroque church
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- Centro
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4. Copacabana Fort
- Protection Resort
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5. Igreja da Penha
- You can see this church when you arrive at Galeão Airport. Itś not a easy location to go and it's not...
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6. Rua do Lavradio
- Step Back in Time
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- Centro
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7. Museu Histórico Nacional
- Over 150,000 articles
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- Centro
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8. Teatro Municipal
- People when they think about coming to Rio, they immediately will think about sun, beach, green mountains,...
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9. Biblioteca Nacional
- The largest in Latin America
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- Centro
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10. Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant
- Leafy Retreat from the Heat
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The Best of NileGuide
- Sandwiched between beautiful beaches and jungle-clad mountains, Rio de Janeiro castles, palaces and historic buildings are often overlooked by visitors to the city. However, these fascinating relics from Rio's colonial past are well worth seeking out, and make good rainy day options for those times when the beach just isn't an option. Centro and nearby Santa Teresa are the best places to see examples of historic architecture, as well as some extremely impressive religious buildings. Igreja da Candelaria, in Centro, and Igreja da Gloria, a five minute metro ride away, are both worthy of a visit to anyone with even the most casual interest in history and/or architecture. For those who can't bear to drag themselves too far from the sands, Fortaleza da Copacabana (Copacabana Fort) is handily located at the point where Copacabana and Ipanema beaches (nearly) meet, and is a good spot for families.
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