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Morro da Gamboa

Morro da Gamboa is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 32 metres. Morro da Gamboa is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Valongo Wharf and Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí.

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The is an old dock located in the of , 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.

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

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

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Centro and Santa Teresa.

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

Suburb
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is a neighborhood in the city of , . It is located on top of the hill, by the centre of Rio, and is famous for its winding, narrow streets which are a favourite spot for artists and tourists.

Suburb
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is a neighborhood in the of , . It represents the financial heart of the city, and the crux of the Central Region.

Morro da Gamboa

Latitude
-22.8957° or 22° 53′ 45″ south
Longitude
-43.2002° or 43° 12′ 1″ west
Elevation
32 metres (105 feet)
Open location code
589R4Q3X+PW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1560025671
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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