Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on the Botafogo Beach

On Guanabara Bay

• Botafogo Beach

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  Praia de Botafogo

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• Guanabara Palace

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  Palácio Guanabara

  Former palace of the Imperial Princess, now the governor's office. Eclectic architecture. Not open to the public.

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Museums

• Carmen Miranda Museum

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  Museu Carmen Miranda

  Here you'll find an amusing collection of photographs, posters, musical recordings, and, of course, gigantic fruity hats worn by the singing star. The building looks like an abandoned space capsule in the middle of the park.

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• Monumento a Estácio de Sá

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  Espaço Cultural do Monumento Estácio de Sá

  Erected in 1973. Homage to Estácio de Sá, the founder of Rio de Janeiro

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• Laranjeiras Palace

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  Palacio das Laranjeiras, literally Palace of the Orange Trees

  This is the official residence of the Governor of the State of the Rio de Janeiro

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Museums

• Museu Villa-Lobos

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  Heitor Villa-Lobos wrote about 1000 pieces and is considered one of the world's greatest composers. This small collection includes a number of personal items, musical instruments, pictures and hand-written work by Villa-Lobos.

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  Mon-Fri 10:00-17:30

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  Free

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