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Got off a flight to Rio and it's raining? Don't panic! The beaches of Rio de Janeiro may be legendary, but there is more to the city than just sunbathing by day and dancing samba by night. Weather in Rio is very changeable thanks to the tropical climate, so take advantage of a rainy day in Rio to explore the cultural side of the city. Our one-day guide gives some great rainy day options - most of which can be visited free of charge!
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If you're looking for cheap hotels in Rio de Janeiro, it makes good sense to look for accommodation away from the super-touristy beach neighbourhoods of Copacabana and Ipanema. Hotel Gloria is an attractive hotel, steeped in history, with wonderful gardens and outdoor pools. The hotel's location close to the Gloria Metro Station makes it easy to reach the beaches on sunny days, as well as the historic buildings and cultural centers of Centro and the surrounding...read more
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Hotel Gloria
Contact:
- +55 21 2555 7272
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Location:
- RUA DO RUSSEL 632
- Glória
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The oldest hotel in Rio, Hotel Gloria may not quite measure up to Copacabana Palace in the glamour stakes, but it remains jam-packed with historic charm. With a glistening white façade and antique furnishings, the hotel is a great bet for anyone who wants to be close to Centro as well as the beaches (a handy Metro stop puts Copacabana beach within a few minutes' reach). The hotel also boasts gorgeous tropical gardens and two enormous outdoor swimming pools, and there are beautiful views out across Parque do Flamengo and Guanabara Bay.
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Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Contact:
- +55 21 2240 0068
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Location:
- Av. Rio Branco 199
- Rio de Janeiro,RJ20040-008
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A classic museum in the European tradition, the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes houses a vast collection of European and Brazilian art, with an emphasis on 18th- and 19th-century European work. The building, built in 1908, is worth a visit by itself. Though the layout is confusing, the art itself is beautifully displayed. The museum has two galleries of Brazilian art. The highlight is the collection by Frans Post, Brazil's first landscape painter, which is displayed with other works from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The gallery is undergoing extensive renovations and parts of the museum may not be open for viewing. Also worthwhile is the beautiful collection of Italian baroque paintings, some brought to Brazil in 1808 by the fleeing Portuguese King João VI. The center rooms are used for temporary exhibits of Brazilian artists. Allow an hour.
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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Contact:
- 021/3808-2020
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Location:
- Rua Primeiro de Março, 66, Centro
- Centro
- Rio de Janeiro,RJ20010-000
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Housed in an imposing domed building that was once the headquarters of Brazil's national bank, the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil is now a popular contemporary art space and one of the best in the country. It has three floors, housing exhibition rooms, a theatre, an auditorium and a cinema. Many exhibitions are free.
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Confeitaria Colombo
Contact:
- 55 21 22322300
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Location:
- Rua Gonçalves Dias, 32
- Centro
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Relax with a frothy coffee or tangy fruit cocktail and soak up the opulence at this antique coffee house and restaurant.
The sprawling building is full of historic charm, and was the favored meeting point of carioca high society during Brazil's Belle Epoque.
There's formal dining in the upstairs restaurant, light meals and snacks below and, front of house, a stand-up snack bar selling tasty sweet and savory pastries and expressos to office workers on the go.
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Museu do Folclore Edison Carneiro
Contact:
- +55 21 2285 0441
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Location:
- Rua do Catete, 179
- Catete
- Rio de Janeiro,RJ22220-000
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Folk art is one of Brazil's strongest traditions, and there is no better place in the city to appreciate it than this unique museum located in the Catete area. Here you will find art from all over the country: ceramics, musical instruments, toys, religious tools, and photographs among others. It has an artesanato gift shop which sells crafts, music and books. This museum is right beside the Museu da República.
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Teatro Municipal
Contact:
- 21 2297 4411
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Location:
- Praca Floriano, Cinelandia, Centro
- Rio de Janeiro,RJ20031-050
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One of the most beautiful buildings in downtown Rio de Janeiro, the Teatro Municipal was founded in July 1909. The building was inspired by the Paris Opera House designed by Charles Garnier. The theatre has almost 1,700 seats distributed on four levels, and the outside walls are inscribed with names of significant people in the Brazilian and international culture. The theatre is located near the National Library and the National Fine Arts Museum, and overlooks the spacious Cinelândia Square.
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Carioca da Gema
Contact:
- 55 21 2221 0043
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Location:
- Avenida Mem de Sa 79, Centro
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A lively place featuring live samba music and dancing, open late at weekends, call for listings and opening times.
- Destination(s): Rio de Janeiro
- Type: Arts and Culture,First time visit,Kid Friendly
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