5 Historic Sites in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro breathes history. Brasil ATM presents 5 places that tell the story of the city and the country.

Gabinete Real de Leitura holds rare 19th-century books. A treasure of Luso-Brazilian culture.

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Paço Imperial was the stage for key decisions during Colonial Brazil. Its walls witnessed national history.

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Mosteiro de São Bento is a 16th-century landmark. Sacred art and architecture that stood the test of time.

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Casa França-Brasil was Rio’s first public market. Today, it’s a cultural center filled with memories.

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Museu Histórico Nacional preserves documents and objects that tell Brazil’s formation story. Living history in every detail.

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