Rio de Janeiro Municipal Theater
Located near the National Library, the National Fine Arts Museum and the Pedro Ernesto Palace, the Municipal Theatre faces the spacious Cinelândia Square. Its attractive architectural design catches the eye, with its imposing facade, paralleled by the beauty of its interior decoration. Seating 2,200 people, this theater is a true temple of culture that is just as popular with visitors as the performances staged here...
MAM - Modern Art Museum
It has a privileged location on Flamengo Park alongside Guanabara Bay, close to downtown. It currently houses some 1,700 works including paintings, sculptures and engravings by Brazilian and foreign artists, in addition to a specialized art library and a well-known cinemathèque that is among the most popular in town.
Saint Benedict Monastery
Ranked as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this monastery stands out for the startling contrast between its austere facade with its triangular front and the intricately-worked gilded wooden carvings decorating the interior of its church. The paintings, works of art, design of the chapels and the roof of the nave - dating back to the XVIII Century - and its Gregorian plainchant choir all ensure that the São Bento Monastery will enchant every visitor.
National History Museum
Once set right on the seafront, it was originally planned as a strategic factor in the defense of the city. Today it is home to a priceless cultural treasure trove.
Banco do Brasil Cultural Center - across the street
In 1989 it was converted into a cultural center, that today consists of two theaters, four exhibition halls, a computerized library with over 100,000 volumes, an auditorium, video rooms and a movie theater. In addition to its tasteful architecture, the Banco do Brasil Cultural Center offers a packed schedule of programs that should not be missed by visitors eager to savor a wide variety of cultural offerings.