Glória in Rio de Janeiro
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Catete Palace

The Catete Palace is an urban mansion in Rio de Janeiro's Catete neighborhood. The property stretches from Rua do Catete to Praia do Flamengo. Construction began in 1858 and ended in 1867. From 1894 to 1960, it was Brazil's presidential palace and the site of Getúlio Vargas' suicide. It now houses the Museu da República (Republic Museum) and a theatre. The Catete underground rail station is adjacent.

Located at -22.9259, -43.1762 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Presidential palaces, Official residences in Brazil, Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city), Theatres in Brazil, Visitor attractions in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Rio de Janeiro Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (Portuguese: Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião) better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (Catedral Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro) or as the Cathedral of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro (Catedral de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro), is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro. The cathedral is the See of the Metropolitan Archbishops of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Located at -22.9103, -43.1809 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Rio de Janeiro (city), Roman Catholic cathedrals in Brazil, Roman Catholic churches completed in 1979, Modernist architecture in Brazil

Passeio Público

The Passeio Público is a public park in the historic centre of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Built after 1779, it is the oldest public park of Brazil and one of the oldest in the Americas.

Located at -22.9138, -43.176 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Parks in Rio de Janeiro (city)

National Library of Brazil

The Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil (in English National Library of Brazil) is the depository of the bibliographic and documentary heritage of Brazil. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, at Cinelândia square. The largest library in Latin America and the 7th world largest one, its collections include about 9 million items.

Located at -22.912, -43.175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government of Brazil, Brazilian culture, Libraries in Brazil, National libraries, Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city), World Digital Library partners, Education in Rio de Janeiro (city), Deposit libraries, World Digital Library related

Escadaria Selarón

Escadaria Selarón is a set of world-famous steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón who claimed it as "my tribute to the Brazilian people".

Located at -22.9157, -43.179 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city), Stairways, 1990 architecture, Visitor attractions in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Carioca Aqueduct

The Carioca Aqueduct (Portuguese: Aqueduto da Carioca) is an aqueduct in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The aqueduct was built in the middle of the 18th century to bring fresh water from the Carioca river to the population of the city. It is an impressive example of colonial architecture and engineering. The Carioca Aqueduct is located in the centre of the city, in the Lapa neighbourhood, and is frequently called Arcos da Lapa (Lapa Arches) by Brazilian people.

Located at -22.9126, -43.1799 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Aqueducts in Brazil, Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city), Infrastructure completed in 1750

Lapa, Rio de Janeiro

Lapa is a neighbourhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. It is located in the centre of Rio and is famous for its historical monuments and nightlife. The neighbourhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an impressive aqueduct constructed in the mid-18th century by colonial authorities. Another important historical attraction is the Passeio Público, the first public park of the city, built in the 1780s.

Located at -22.9136, -43.1817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city), Entertainment districts, Restaurant districts and streets

Santa Teresa (Rio de Janeiro)

Santa Teresa is the name of a neighbourhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on top of the Santa Teresa hill, by the centre of Rio, and is famous for its winding, narrow streets which are a favourite spot for artists and tourists. The neighbourhood originated around the Santa Teresa Convent, built in the 1750s on the Desterro hill.

Located at -22.9177, -43.1881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Cinelândia

Cinelândia is the popular name of a major public square in the centre of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its official name is Praça Floriano Peixoto, in honour of the second president of Brazil, Floriano Peixoto.

Located at -22.911, -43.1757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city), Squares in Brazil

Glória (Rio de Janeiro)

Glória is a middle-class neighbourhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located between the neighbourhoods of Centro and Flamengo.

Located at -22.9208, -43.1736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Monument to the dead of World War II

The Monument to the dead of World War II, also known as the Monument to the Brazilian soldiers of World War II, commemorates Brazil's participation in the Second World War. It is located in the Eduardo Gomes park in the Flamengo neighborhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The design by architects Mark Netto Konder and Helio Ribas Marinho was the winner of a national competition. The monument was completed in 1960.

Located at -22.9167, -43.1736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Brazil, Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city)

105 Lélio Gama St

Lelio Gama 105 St. is a skyscraper located in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. It was completed in 1980, and is 145 metres tall, with 40 floors. It is currently the second tallest building in Rio de Janeiro.

Located at -22.9097, -43.1783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bank buildings, Office buildings completed in 1980, Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city), Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters, Skyscrapers in Brazil