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Photo: Rodrigo Soldon from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Small but interesting church built in 1739. It is more correctly known as the Outeira da Gloria, outeira in Portuguese meaning “knoll” or small hill. The church was well sited to be seen by arriving sailors sailing into Guanabara Bay. The layout consists of two intertwined octagonal prisms. There are some interesting wooden engravings and tiles from Portugal. Best accessed by one of the world’s shortest funiculars from Rua do Russel. The ride is free. Nice views.
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Palacio São Joaqim
Monumento Comemorativo da Abertura dos Portos
Enseada da Glória
A beautiful spot for a stroll along the bank of Guanabara Bay.
Escadaria Selarón
A stairway covered by colorful tiles and the ever-evolving art work of Chilean artist Jorge Selarón.