Biblioteca Nacional

The Biblioteca Nacional is Brazil’s national library, and regarded by many as the most outstanding of its kind in Latin America. A...

Built in 1908, inspired by the Louvre, it is the main fine arts museum in Rio. The Brazilian collection is organised in chronological ord...

Located in the Museum of Modern Art, this 180-seat cinema features timeless classics from different countries, art films, special exhibit...

Easily the oldest church in Rio, Convento de Santo Antônio was finished in 1620, and was one of the most powerful religious centres in co...

According to legend, the remains of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the first European to find Brazil, are buried in the crypt of this church. Loca...

This festival celebrates the anniversary of the city. The main event is a procession carrying the statue of St. Sebastian, the patron sai...

Resembling a huge, futuristic Mayan pyramid, it is impossible not to be amazed by this architectural downtown wonder. Inaugurated in 1976...

Also known as the Carioca Aqueduct, this structure was built in the mid-1800’s to bring fresh water to the city of Rio de Janeiro....

With a modern décor and a sophisticated menu, Giuseppe attracts the downtown businessmen. Some of the choices here are stroganoff di p...

Well-attended restaurant located in an old house, Mr. Ôpi excels for the creativity of its menu, freshness of the ingredients and novelty...

Nested inside the Paço Imperial, the emperor's first residence in Brazil, this restaurant is known for its sophisticat...

One of the few options for Scandinavian food in Rio, with modest décor and service. Koskenkorva concentrates on fish, but also has a good...

Paulo Pinho, a well-known gourmet, opened this restaurant in 1993. Since then it has been a hit among businessmen who work in the city ce...

The building has an odd architecture - it is the sole remaining tower of the old Municipal Market, torn down in the middle of the 20th ce...

Traditional retreat for stock market operators since the day it was opened, Pato com Laranja presents a light and youthful decoration, in...

The most traditional Swiss restaurant in Rio, Casa da Suíça was opened in 1956 and welcomes you to a romantic, semi-dark ambience in thei...

Established 24 years ago, this is a very good restaurant for executive meals. You will find good standard food and a pleasant atmosphere....

Minas Gerais has one of the best Brazilian cuisines. The dishes are not sophisticated in appearance, but are very tasty. Originated from...