Chafariz Monumental
Chafariz Monumental is a fountain in Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro. Chafariz Monumental is situated nearby to the park Mahatma Gandhi Square, as well as near the obelisk Obelisco da Avenida Central.Photo: Halleypo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Fountain
- Description: fountain in Rio de Janeiro
- Also known as: “Chafariz do Monroe” and “Chafariz Monumental da Cinelândia”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include National Library and Brazilian Academy of Letters.
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. National Library is situated 300 metres north of Chafariz Monumental.
Brazilian Academy of Letters
Public building
Photo: Wolfhardt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Brazilian Academy of Letters is a Brazilian literary non-profit society established at the end of the 19th century. The first president, Machado de Assis, declared its foundation on 15 December 1896, with the by-laws being passed on 28 January 1897. Brazilian Academy of Letters is situated 300 metres northeast of Chafariz Monumental.
Passeio Público
Park
Photo: Rodrigojordy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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. Passeio Público is situated 150 metres southwest of Chafariz Monumental.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Castelo and Glória.
Castelo
Quarter
Castelo is a region in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but not officially recognized as a neighborhood, and officially forms part of the Centro neighborhood. It is generally considered to be located in the region between Avenida Rio Branco, the Santos Dumont Airport and Praça Quinze de Novembro.
Glória
Suburb
Photo: Rodrigo Soldon, CC BY 2.0.
Glória is a middle-class neighborhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located between the neighbourhoods of Centro and Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro.
Lapa
Suburb
Photo: Halleypo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the center of the city, it is famous for its historical monuments and vibrant nightlife. The neighborhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an impressive aqueduct constructed by colonial authorities in the mid-18th century.
Chafariz Monumental
Latitude
-22.91243° or 22° 54′ 45″ southLongitude
-43.17547° or 43° 10′ 32″ westOpen location code
589R3RQF+2ROpenStreetMap ID
way 1072120928OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=fountainWikidata ID
Q61782035
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In Other Languages
“Chafariz Monumental” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Chafariz Monumental da Cinelândia”
- Portuguese: “Chafariz Monumental”
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Highlights include Mahatma Gandhi Square and Obelisco da Avenida Central.
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