Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro

The Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro is the unicameral legislative body of the city of . It was founded in 1565 by the Portuguese colonists.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Library and Theatro Municipal.

Library
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. is situated 130 metres east of Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro.

Theater building
The is an opera house in the district of , Brazil. Built in the early twentieth century, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful and important theaters in the country. is situated 120 metres north of Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro.

Public building
The 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. is situated 370 metres east of Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castelo and Lapa.

Quarter
is a region in , , 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 , the and .

Suburb
is a neighborhood in , . Located in the center of the city, it is famous for its historical monuments and vibrant nightlife. The neighborhood is home to the , an impressive constructed by colonial authorities in the mid-18th century.

Suburb
Photo: Thiago Souza, CC0.
is a neighborhood in the of , . It represents the financial heart of the city, and the crux of the Central Region.

Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro

Latitude
-22.91009° or 22° 54′ 36″ south
Longitude
-43.17666° or 43° 10′ 36″ west
Elevation
9 metres (30 feet)
Height
18 metres (60 feet)
Open location code
589R3RQF+X8
Open­Street­Map ID
way 51051978
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­public
Open­Street­Map feature
office=­government
Wiki­data ID
Q6936214
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