This large paved square with a smattering of trees and an Equestrian Statute of General Osorio is located in the centre of the city, beside the Paço Imperial and on the opposite side of the road to the Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo da...More

The square isn't the most spectacular around but is important in the early history of the city and of Brazil . The old palace has interesting exhibits and the large church is very impressive, so worth a quick visit.

There was a time when Praca XV was at the heart of a powerful and progressive empire, the center of pomp and pageantry. Now it's so deteriorated that it will be hard to resuscitate. A revitalization is possible, but seems implausible. A pair of important...More

This square was much quieter than Cinelândia and Largo da Carioca, both of which were near the major subway stations. It was rather peaceful because of many trees in the square. It’s amazing to know how a garbage disposal site was transformed into a historically...More

Saturday mornings. The most bargain-possible location in the whole of Rio. You can find that long, lost, left shoe lace or 17th century Portuguese Faiana pottery piece being sold side by side. Don't miss it! Snooze you lose...

Great place to have lunch and seize the view of Guanabara Bay. The ancient restaurant ALBAMAR, good food, but the most is the view.

The place is under repair due to Olympic games. it is still dirty and dark. restauration is in progress.