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Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th largest in the Americas, and 26th in the world.

Located at -22.9054, -43.1771 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Former national capitals, Municipalities of Brazil, Populated coastal places in Rio de Janeiro (state), Populated places established in 1565, Port cities in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro (city), State capitals in Brazil, Host cities of the Summer Olympic Games

Central do Brasil

Central do Brasil is the most important train station in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. It is the last stop of Rio's railway network, as well as a hub for connection with the city subway and a bus station. Central do Brasil is also a preeminent stop in the inter-state Central do Brasil railroad, which links Rio de Janeiro with São Paulo and Minas Gerais, though the railroad is now practically deactivated.

Located at -22.9034, -43.1914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Brazil, Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city), Transport in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Paço Imperial

The Paço Imperial, or Imperial Palace, previously known as the Royal Palace of Rio de Janeiro and Palace of the Viceroys, is a historic building in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Paço Imperial was built in the 18th century to serve as residence for the governors of colonial Brazil. From 1808, it was used as a royal residence by King John VI of Portugal as King of Portugal and later also as King of Brazil.

Located at -22.9035, -43.1742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1743, Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city), Imperial residences in Brazil, Colonial architecture, Baroque architecture

Candelária Church

The Candelária Church (Portuguese: Igreja da Candelária) is an important historical church in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in southeastern Brazil. It was built and decorated during a long period, from 1775 to the late 19th century. The church combines a Baroque façade with a Neoclassical and Neo-Renaissance interior elements.

Located at -22.9008, -43.1779 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Rio de Janeiro (city), Roman Catholic churches in Brazil, 18th-century church buildings, 19th-century church buildings, Religious buildings completed in 1877, Baroque churches, Neoclassical architecture in Brazil

Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro

The Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, is an old Carmelite church which served as cathedral (Sé) of Rio de Janeiro from around 1808 until 1976. During the 19th century, it was also used successively as Royal and Imperial Chapel by the Portuguese royal family and the Brazilian imperial family, respectively. It is located in the Praça XV square, in downtown Rio. It is one of the most important historical buildings in the city.

Located at -22.9034, -43.1754 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roman Catholic cathedrals in Brazil, Carmelite churches, Churches in Rio de Janeiro (city), Religious buildings completed in 1770, Colonial architecture, Neo-Baroque architecture

Colégio de São Bento

Colégio de São Bento is a Benedictine school for boys in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil with a history that dates back more than 150 years. Colégio de São Bento is managed by Benedictine monks, since the school was founded in 1858 on the hills overlooking Rio de Janeiro's harbor and the Guanabara Bay, adjacent to the Benedictine Monastery of Rio de Janeiro. The Benedictine Monastery of Rio de Janeiro, locally referred to in Brazilian Portuguese as Mosteiro de São Bento, was founded in 1590.

Located at -22.8977, -43.1797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Secondary schools in Brazil, Boys' schools in Brazil

Brazilian submarine Riachuelo (S22)

Riachuelo (S22) was an Oberon-class submarine in the Brazilian Navy. It was ordered in 1972 and commissioned in March 1977. Riachuelo is now displayed at the Navy Cultural Centre in Rio de Janeiro.

Located at -22.9004, -43.1746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Oberon-class submarines of the Brazilian Navy, Barrow-built ships, 1975 ships

Valongo Observatory

The Valongo Observatory (Observatório do Valongo) is the astronomical observatory of the UFRJ. It is located on the top of the Conceição Hill, an old settlement in the downtown of Rio de Janeiro dating from the first centuries of the colonization of the city. The observatory hosts the Astronomy Undergraduation Course and the Astronomy Graduate School of this university.

Located at -22.8983, -43.1867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Astronomical observatories in Brazil, Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city)

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Law

The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Law, also known as the National Faculty of Law, is a law school located in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in 1920, from the merger of two law schools created in the 1880s, it is the third oldest law school in Brazil, after the University of São Paulo Faculty of Law and the Federal University of Pernambuco Faculty of Law, both founded in 1827.

Located at -22.9071, -43.1906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Law schools in Brazil, Educational institutions established in 1920

Avenida Rio Branco

The Avenida Rio Branco, formerly Avenida Central, is the street that crosses the center of city of Rio de Janeiro. And is the leading brand of urban reform carried out by the mayor Pereira Passos in early 20th century. It is one of the main thoroughfares of the city, being the scene of many important events.

Located at -22.9047, -43.1775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Transport in Rio de Janeiro (city), Roads in Brazil

Ilha das Cobras

Ilha das Cobras is an island located within Guanabara Bay in the city and state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Located at -22.895, -43.1722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Rio de Janeiro (city)

Zona Central, Rio de Janeiro

The Central Region is the historical, administrative, and financial centre of the City of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It has been undergoing a major revitalisation since it was rediscovered by locals in the 1990s.

Located at -22.9054, -43.1771 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Rio de Janeiro (city)