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The Rio de Janeiro Stock Exchange was Brazil's second largest exchange, and was amongst the oldest of Brazilian stock exchanges. Its inauguration occurred on July 14, 1820, three years after the first Brazilian stock exchange inaugurated, the today inactive Salvador Exchange; and before the Brazilian Independence process began.
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa dos Mercadores
Old Imperial Palace built in 1743 (though impressively modest). Colonial architecture.
Palácio de Tiradentes
The seat of the Legislative Assembly, visitors are welcome to wander in the corridors along the perimeter of the first floor, which tell the history of the Legislative Assembly and the building (mostly in Portuguese). Access to the second floor can be arranged through a guided tour with volunteers at the reception.
Convento Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé e Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo
These churches were built in the 18th century as part of a Carmelite Convent. After the future Portuguese King John VI of Portugal arrived in Rio in 1808 the churches became the city’s former main cathedral and the royal chapel. It was the site of coronations, and royal weddings and funerals. it features baroque and rococo architecture, with an ornate gilded interior and intricate wood carvings, mainly by one of Rio's best Rococo wood carvers of the period, Inácio Ferreira Pinto.
Museu Naval e Oceanográfico
Installed in a building constructed in 1868, this museum preserves articles from the seafaring history of the city.
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.