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Municipality in the State of Rio de Janeiro
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Niterói (515,000 inhabitants as of 2020) is the former capital of Rio de Janeiro state, in southeastern Brazil. Nicknamed "The Smile City" (Cidade Sorriso), "NKT" and "Nikiti" (nee-KITSCH--ee), it is just a short ferry ride from downtown Rio across Guanabara Bay. In fact you may encounter plenty of reasons to smile about: many beautiful beaches (within the bay or facing the open ocean), historic forts and a world-class museum. Besides, Niterói is scheduled to become in a near future the place with the largest number of works from renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer, second only to the capital of Brazil, Brasília.
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Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Niterói — MAC
Built in 1996, this intriguing contemporary art museum looks like a flying saucer jutting out over the sea and is worth the visit to Niteroi alone.
Teatro Popular Oscar Niemeyer
Opened in 2007 this is the new addition to the Caminho Niemyer (Niemeyer Way), a series of Architectural buildings along Niteroi's Bayside.
An amazing view of Rio de Janeiro (city). Watching the sunset from there is a 'must do' if you are in Rio. It is on the top of a mountain in the 'Charitas' neighborhood. You can go there by car / taxi.
(1555)- at the Guanabara Bay entrance, this is a big fortress with a close-up view of the Sugar Loaf Mountain from an entirely different angle.price=(R$4 guided tours)
Open flame regional cuisine of Minas State in a cozy chalet style restaurant. Large portions.
Traditional Portuguese after beach restaurant, focused on sea food and Brazilian/Portuguese food. Always crowded with customers, the restaurant opened a "wait restaurant" (Bar da Fila) right across the street where you can await your call to enter the main restaurant and start with appetizers and cold drinks.
A/C, mini-fridge, microwave, kitchenette, TV, phone.
A/C, mini-fridge, cable TV, phone. Breakfast and parking. Free wi-fi.
A/C, fridge, phone, cable TV, balcony. Free wi-fi, breakfast, and parking.
A new structure with comfortable rooms, swimming pools, gym, tennis courts... Steps to one of the most wonderful oceanic beaches of the city.
By boat
The ferry between Rio and Niteroi is a pleasant and affordable trip.
By car or bus
From Rio you just drive through the longest bridge in Brazil, the Ponte Rio-Niterói; just like the name says it connects both cities.
On Saturdays and Sundays the "Linha Turismo" (Tourism Line) operates on schedule leaving the Arariboia Square (@ the Fery Station) at 10:00, 12:30 and 14:30 and making 7 different stops along Niteroi's main attractions…
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