Morro da Providência

Places of Interest

National Library

Library

Photo: Halleypo, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The National Library of Brazil is the depository of the bibliographic and documentary heritage of Brazil. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, the capital city of Brazil from 1763 to 1960, more specifically at Cinelândia square.

Valongo Wharf

Photo: Halleypo, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Valongo Wharf is an old dock located in the port area of Rio de Janeiro, between the current Coelho e Castro and Sacadura Cabral streets. Built in 1811, it was the site of landing and trading of enslaved Africans until 1831, with the blockade of Africa banning the Atlantic slave trade to Brazil.

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

Photo: Ben Tavener, CC BY 2.0.

The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí is a purpose-built parade area built for the Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The venue is also known as Passarela Professor Darcy Ribeiro or simply the Sambódromo in Portuguese or Sambadrome in English.

Places in the Area

Centro

Photo: Thiago Souza, CC0.

Rio's Centro is a district in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Centro has most of the city's notable churches and museums, including the Modern Art Museum, as well as many of its most famous bars.

Santa Teresa

Suburb

Photo: Chensiyuan, CC BY 3.0.

Santa Teresa is a neighborhood 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.

Catete

Suburb

Photo: Carlos Luis M C da Cruz, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Catete is a neighborhood in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It has strong commerce, with the majority of population being middle class.

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