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Colonial architecture. Founded in 1590.
The Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, more commonly known as the Mosteiro de São Bento (Monastery of St. Benedict), is a Benedictine abbey located on the Morro de São Bento in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Mannerist style church is a primary example of Portuguese colonial architecture in Rio and the country.
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Museu do Amanhã
Forward-looking science museum in a compact but stunning Santiago Calatrava-designed building.
Museu de Arte do Rio
A museum opened in 2013 as part of the regeneration of the old port area. Made up of a new building with good views from the roof, next to a converted building that had been part of Rio’s former bus station. Rotating exhibitions changing annually.
French cultural centre built in 1820, with gallery and video hall.
Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Candelária
Neoclassic cathedral.
Centro Cultural do Banco do Brasil - CCBB
A cultural centre with gallery, movie theatre, video room, library and stages; usually hosts the main exhibitions in town. An interesting building completed in 1906 with old-fashioned elevators/lifts.
Igreja São Francisco do Prainha