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METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL OF RIO DE JANEIRO

METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL OF RIO DE JANEIRO

THE METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL OF RIO DE JANEIRO

The Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião of Rio de Janeiro stands out amongst the buildings Downtown. Its unique architecture attracts the attention of everyone who passes by and surprises those who visit it! Its appearance and history are very unusual and make it one of the most curious sights in the marvellous city!

The Cathedral is open every day from 07 AM to 05 PM and the visitation is completely free!

THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL

The Cathedral was idealized by Cardinal Câmara and his private secretary, and future executor of the works, Monsignor Ivo Antônio Calliari. The architect was Edgar de Oliveira da Fonseca, the engineer Newton Sotto Maior and the master builder Joaquim Corrêa.

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The Metropolitan Cathedral is 75 meters high and 64 meters high, 106 meters of external diameter and 96 meters of internal diameter. Four stained glass windows are distributed along its diameter, each measuring 64.50 x 17.80 x 9.60 meters. The Cathedral also has an area of ​​8,000 m², with capacity for 20,000 people standing or 5,000 seated!

The Cathedral Crypt is in the basement, under the main altar. The Archdiocesan Archive is also in the basement, containing a rich collection of documents. Such documents trace a social, political and religious profile of the city since when the church was still responsible for different areas of the population’s life.

Anyone who sees the Metropolitan Cathedral from the outside, usually does not identify it as a Catholic church mainly because you can’t see one of the most traditional characteristics of Catholic buildings: the cross at the top. However, just like all Catholic churches, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro also has the cross as its ultimate symbol.

As soon as we enter the Cathedral we notice a huge Greek cross at the top, located in the center of a circle 30 meters in circumference. The cross, made of transparent material, illuminated by the natural light that spreads through it, represents the presence of Christ amongst men.

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From an architectural point of view, building the cross and the circle was a great challenge. The Mayan pyramid on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, inspired the solution to carry out this project. The pyramid has a wide square base and narrows until it reaches the shape of a plateau at the top.

However, unlike the Mayan pyramids, the base of the Metropolitan Cathedral has a circular and conical shape as it represents the equidistance and proximity of people before God. Its shape also refers to the miter worn by bishops in solemn ceremonies.

The Cathedral’s four stained glass windows are positioned according to the cardinal points. Symbolically, they are extensions of the cross, through which God’s blessing descends to men. The stained glass reaffirm the purpose of the Cathedral, representing the four fundamental characteristics of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic.

THE STAINED GLASSES

One, in green, represents the elements of unity of the church. In the stained glass window, we see the shepherd and his sheep, the Bible and the papal tiara, representing a government, and the chalice representing a cult.

Holy, in red, concerns two qualities of the Church: it is sanctified and sanctifying. Its stained glass illustrates a group of saints, the crown of thorns and the tongues of fire of the holy spirit.

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Catholic, in blue, refers to the Church’s mission to save men. This stained glass window depicts people of all races, the symbols of the four evangelists (Mathew, Luke, Mark and John) and the Globus mundi.

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THE PATRON OF THE CITY

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The city was founded in 1565 and named São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro. Although Saint Sebastian was very popular with the Portuguese, the name of the city was also a tribute to the then boy king Dom Sebastião of Portugal and Algarves.

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The founding of the city of Rio de Janeiro was part of an effort by Portuguese colonizers against the French invasion. Interestingly, the battle that ensured the Portuguese victory took place on the day of Saint Sebastian, on January 20, 1567. Legend has it that the saint fought alongside the Portuguese during the battle.

Learn more with our post about the History of Rio de Janeiro !

Founded in 1676, the Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro did not have a headquarters with its own cathedral. For centuries, it had to use other churches. During its first 58 years of existence it stayed in a chapel built in the former Castelo Hill.

In 1734, it moved to the church of Santa Cruz do Militares and remained until 1737. Then, it moved to the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário and São Benedito dos Homens Pretos, where it would remain until 1808.

In 1808, the Portuguese royal family disembarked in Rio de Janeiro.  Dom João VI, Regent Prince of Portugal, turned the church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo into his Royal Chapel. Thus, the church also became a Cathedral. The  Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro would stay there until the second half of the 20th century.

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For many years the Archdiocese sought support from government officials to build an exclusive place to house it. Only in 1964 did the State of Guanabara granted the land to build the Cathedral. The dismantling of Santo Antônio Hill, created and area to house the new construction. On January 20, 1964, the project begins with the laying of the cornerstone by D. Jaime de Barros Câmara, under Pope Paul VI.

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The first mass of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro was celebrated by D. Eugenio de Araújo Sales in 1972. However, two later dates are considered the real milestones of its inauguration. In 1976, when the Archdiocese celebrated its Tricentennial and the Cathedral of São Sebastião had its sacred high altar. The other date was in 1979, when D. Eugenio celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his episcopal ordination, making the solemn Dedication of the New Temple.

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Despite the city’s antiquity and the leading role it has played throughout the history of Brazil, the modern Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro that we see today is the first cathedral as such that has had what is known as the Wonderful City.

The role of the Catholic Cathedral Church was attributed over the years to different churches such as the Church of Morro do Castelo, the Church of Santa Cruz dos Militares and the Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church. It was only in 1964 when the first stone was laid for the definitive construction of a cathedral for Rio.

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Located in the financial heart of the city and easy to distinguish from all its viewpoints, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro leaves no one indifferent.

Work of the architect Edgar de Oliveira da Fonseca, the numbers of the gigantic church, impress: 75 meters of external height, 106 meters of external diameter and 96 meters of internal diameter, four magnificent stained glass windows of 64.50 x 17.80 x 9, 60 meters each, and a capacity for 20,000 people standing or 5,000 seated.

To achieve an even more overwhelming effect, the upper part of the gigantic cone is topped by a huge transparent cross from whose sides appear to sprout brightly colored stained glass windows that are oriented to the four cardinal points, so that the effect of natural light on Any time of day, it’s almost magical.

But not only its stained glass windows give majesty to the Rio Cathedral, but also the large number of works of art it possesses.

Its main door is called Porta da Fé (door of faith), and is decorated with 48 under bronze reliefs, the interior sculptures as well as several paintings are the work of Humberto Cozzo and the great chandeliers of the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament They belong to Nicola Zanotto.

At the top of the Sacristy, a large platform can house a choir, an orchestra and an organ. The bronze sculpture of Pope John Paul II, in the garden in front of the front door, was the work of Mario Agostinelli.

Located in the basement of the Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, there is a museum of Sacred Art, which contains an important collection of objects of high historical-religious value.

Among the most outstanding pieces of this museum are the baptismal font used for the baptism of the princes of the royal family, the throne of Don Pedro II, last emperor of Brazil and the Golden Rose given by Pope Leo XIII to the princess Isabel to celebrate the abolition of slavery in the country.

You can also see a large sample of painting, sculpture, furniture and religious clothing, as well as pieces referring to the two visits that Pope John Paul II made to Rio de Janeiro in 1980 and 1997.

The Museum of Sacred Art can be visited on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Daily: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free entry

Carioca Metro | Cinelandia – Lines 1 and 2 Address: Avenida Chile, 245 – Centro Telephone: (+55 21) 2240 2669 Website: www.catedral.com.br

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Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro or as the Cathedral of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro. The cathedral is the See of the Metropolitan Archbishops of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The church is dedicated to Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of Rio de Janeiro.

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Admission to the cathedral is free.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro_Cathedral

Official Website http://www.catedral.com.br/

Phone +55 21 22402669

Address Av. Chile 245, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-170, Brazil

Coordinates -22°54'38.874" N -43°10'50.488" E

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A striking modern design differentiates the Metropolitan Cathedral

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In stark contrast to the Old Cathedral, also known as the Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro , stands the Metropolitan Cathedral at 75 metres in height. The shape and architecture of this Cathedral has nothing in common with the Old Cathedral which was created by the Carmelites in the 19th century. Unique in all ways the Metropolitan although new is steeped in symbolism and interesting aspects

The Metropolitan Cathedral, Catedral Metroplitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro in Portuguese, was built between the years 1964 and 1979. It was built in honour of the patron Saint of Rio, Saint Sebastian. The structure, although resembling and inspired by the Mayan pyramids in Mexico, is conical in its structure but does not reach a peak but is flat instead, like the tops of the Mayan pyramids. It is said that this shape is symbolic, representing the closeness of people to God.

Probably the most noticeable feature of the cathedral are the four stained glass windows that run like vertical columns from the ceiling stretching down to the floor. Only evident from the inside of the Cathedral you will note that there is a cross at the top of the ceiling that is made up of glass and covers the ceiling. Each arm of the cross has the vertical stain glass windows running down to the ground. So from the inside, when you look up what you will see is a cross with beams of light coming out from it and reaching down to you. It feels like you are being caressed by the rays of God, incubating you in a womb of multi-colours. I have no doubt that this is exactly the effect the architect, Edgar Oliveira, had in mind when designing this space.

Each panel of stained glass that comes down from above is rich with different colours and each panel represents something different. Each panel represents one of the four 'marks' of the Church; Holy, Once, Catholic and Apostolic. The way the light shines through the panels of stained glass creates a kaleidoscope of colours inside the cathedral.

The Metropolitan Cathedral has a seating capacity of 20,000 seated and 5,000 standing. Apart from visiting the Cathedral to join a mass or to see the architecture, visitors will also marvel at the pieces of art on display at the Sacred Art Museum in its basement. Be sure to put this historic monument on your list of wonders to visit when you are in Rio.

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Address: Av. República do Chile, 245 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-170, Brazil

Phone: (21) 2240-2669

Official Website: Metropolitan Cathedral

How to get to Metropolitan Cathedral by Metro

Exit the metro at Carioca Station to the south onto Av. Almirante Barroso and go right (east) along the sidewalk. Keep to the right hand sidewalk that goes up to the pedestrian overpass. Take the overpass across the road and go to your right on the far side continuing along the mosiac sidewalk toward the cathedral. Take the steps on your right just before the parking lot.

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Historical Tour Rio de Janeiro

Our historical tour in rio de janeiro is ideal for those who wish to learn a bit more about the historical and cultural aspects of our city . we visit the main attractions of the historical center, located in downtown rio.

 In our Historical Tour in Rio de Janeiro We visit the main attractions of the historical center, located in downtown Rio. It is a walking tour where the guide will explain to you interesting and important information about the stunning architecture of the historical center of Rio . The visit includes the Escadaria Selaron ( Selaron Steps ), Arcos da Lapa (the Arches of Lapa ), Catedral metropolitana ( Metropolitan Cathedral ), Teatro Municipal ( Municipal Theater ). Museu de Belas Artes ( Fine Arts Museum ), Biblioteca Nacional ( National Library ), Confeitaria Colombo ( Colombo bakery Store ) and a cool ride inside the Bondinho de Santa Teresa ( Santa Teresa Tram ). Travelers must be able to walk around the downtown area for at least 02 hours with the tour guide.

Tour Program:

Pick up at hotels or airbnbs at 08:00 am

We drive towards Santa Teresa neigborhood where we park the car and get into the Tram towards downtown.

Once in the city center , our walking tour starts with the visit of the Municipal Theater, National Library, Colombo Bakery Store and Museum of Fine Arts.

On the way back we visit the Metropolitan Cathedral , the Arches of Lapa and Selaron Steps

Once we are back in the car, it is time to return to the hotel. End of our operations. 

R$ 279,00 per person - For 02 people

R$ 249,00 per person - From 03 to 05 people

R$ 229,00 per person - From 06 to 28 people

* If you are a solo traveler booking this tour, please note that in case no other passenger joins it, we will offer a private tour a day before the trip, for an extra R$ 200,00. Clients may decline the offer and request a refund

For groups of over 28 people please contact us via e-mail or WhatsApp

What's included?

Pick up, drop off, bilingual guide and walking tour. 

Tram ticket 

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A great part of the tour is done by walking around the downtown area of Rio.

What to bring

Wear a good pair of walking shoes, comfortable clothes, a cap and sunscreen on sunny days.  

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A Self-Guided City Tour Of Rio De Janeiro's Historic Centre

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A Self-Guided City Tour Of Rio De Janeiro’s Historic Centre

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Think of a city tour of Rio de Janeiro and you’ll no doubt conjure up images of blissful sandy beaches, spectacular scenery and streets laden with samba-consumed revellers dressed in outlandish costumes.

And yes, they’re an important part of the Rio experience. Perhaps less appreciated are the sights and sounds of the historic centre. Including its dark past when, just two centuries ago, it was the docking point for over two million slaves shipped from Africa.  

Nowadays Rio centro is the financial hub of the city. Where modern skyscrapers mix with colonial and Belle Époque-era buildings. And where the legacy of the FIFA World Cup and Olympics of 2014 and 2016 can be seen along the waterfront in the shape of paved boulevards and gentrified red-brick warehouses.

It’s a part of the city that’s best explored on foot. Our walking tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro will take you through the main sites to give you an insight into how the past shapes the present and the future. And we’ll suggest how you can keep your energy up with some typical carioca street food.  

The tour begins at the ferry terminal on Praça XV de November, but you could obviously pick it up at any point along the way.

So, without further ado, let’s get to it!

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View of Rio de Janeiro historico centro from the ferry crossing

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Around Praca XV de Novembro

The ferry terminal, which carries passengers to and from Niteroi (Rio’s sister city across the bay) sits at the head of Praca XV de Novembro.  

Around the square there are a number of colonial buildings worth taking a look at. Especially the Imperial Palace , a whitewashed building with balconies straight out of Lisbon. This is where the Portuguese royal family escaped to when Napoleon invaded their country in the early 19th Century. It’s free to enter (closed Mondays) and houses temporary art exhibitions, stalls and a restaurant.

To the left side of the terminal you can see Ilha Fiscal , a tiny island with a fairytale castle, resplendent in green. Famously, it’s where the last Emperor of Brazil (Dom Pedro II) attended his final ball before the royal family were expelled and the new republic formed. Normally there are boat trips available to it from the nearby Espaco Cultura da Marinha (an open-air museum covering the history of the Brazilian Navy). Although these trips weren’t operating in 2022.

Across the busy Rua Primeiro de Março is the city’s old cathedral, Nossa Senhora do Carmo . It remains the only cathedral in the Americas to have hosted royal celebrations such as weddings and christenings.

To the right of the square (opposite the Imperial Palace) the Arco do Teles is an 18th Century archway which, to be honest, isn’t much to look at. Walk through it, however, and you’ll be transported back in time via a narrow alleyway of once-proud colonial buildings.  

Like many of Rio’s historic treasures, they’re in need of some TLC. But with their ornate balconies, it’s not hard to imagine how they might once have looked. The pedestrianised street is called Travessa do Comercio and some of the buildings now operate as restaurants, which spill out onto the pavement. As does the Rua do Ouvidor , which crosses the end of the street and is jam-packed with more restaurants that can get very lively in the evenings.  

It’s also where “The Brazilian Bombshell”, Carmen Miranda lived during her childhood (at number 13).

Travessa do Comercio

Travessa do Comercio

Restaurants in Rua do Ouvidor

Restaurants at one end of Rua do Ouvidor

Turning left into Rua do Ouvidor and then right into Primeiro de Marco , the neoclassical Banco de Brasil building indicates how this area was once considered to be Brazil’s version of Wall Street. It’s since been converted into a cultural centre (featuring art installations, cinema and theatre) and is now known as the Central Cultural do Banco do Brasil (or “CCBB”). Again, it’s free to go inside.  

Behind the CCBB, there are two more cultural spaces worth a look. The Centro Cultural dos Correios is set inside an early-20th Century post office and features a beautiful old elevator. And Casa Franca-Brasil is another neoclassical building that used to serve as Rio’s customs house.

Continuing along Primeiro de Marco, beyond the imposing Candelaria Catholic church on the left, there’s a left turn onto Rua Dom Gerardo . From here you can access Sao Bento Monastery , a gorgeous 16th Century Benedictine monastery perched on a hill. If you ask them to switch on the lights for a few reals, you might even get a mini-tour. Better still, on Sunday mornings you’ll witness Gregorian chanting. It all starts around 10 am but you might want to get there early for a good view.

Continuing along Rua Dom Gerardo will take you to Praca Maua and the magnificent Museo de Art de Rio , with its “wave” rooftop and exhibits focused solely on the history and culture of Rio.

Terraced colonial buildings on Rua Primeiro de Marco

Traditional Portuguese balconies on Rua Primeiro de Marco

Beyond Praca Maua and the Olympic Boulevard, the Museum of Tomorrow (Museo do Amanhã) is housed inside a spectacular futuristic building, described by The Guardian as “a cross between a solar-powered dinosaur and a giant air-conditioning unit”. It’s certainly unique. Especially when viewed from the seaward side where its insect-like frame contrasts with the backdrop of modern Rio. Take a walk right around the paved perimeter to get a full perspective.

Inside, the focus is on the future of the planet. Open 10 till 5 (closed Mondays) there are five permanent interactive exhibitions. But the ground floor also features occasional visiting exhibitions. We were lucky enough to see the fabulous “Amazonia” exhibition, featuring the black and white photographs of the Amazon and its indigenous people by renowned Brazilian photographer, Sebastião Salgado.  

Tickets for this and similar exhibitions can be bought online .

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The futuristic Museum of Tomorrow

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To the left of the museum, a wide tree-lined boulevard follows a tram line towards Mural Etnias , currently the world’s largest. Produced by the acclaimed urban artist Eduardo Kobra , the artwork was commissioned for the 2016 Rio Olympics and depicts human diversity.

The bright colours of 2016 have since faded and matured into pastel shades. But it remains a fantastic work of art so be prepared to take it slowly as you pass by

Mural Etnias

From the boulevard, head through Av. Barão de Téfe towards Little Africa , an area with direct ties to Rio’s original slave trade. Indeed, Valongo Wharf (Cais do Valongo) is a recent excavation of what was once Rio’s most active slave market.

From there, it’s a five-minute walk to Pedra do Sal (“salt stone”), recognised as the birthplace of both samba and carnival. Its name comes from the large slab of rock that rises from the main square, which was used to dry salt before it was traded for slaves. The accompanying street art reflects its cultural heritage.

Its strong Afro-Brazilian culture spills out into the street on Monday and Friday evenings when impromptu samba parties spring up and the area is filled with stalls selling caipirinhas and street food. But, during the day, it’s a more chilled place. We enjoyed taking a stroll up the rock’s steps and past the colourful townhouses in the streets behind, before looping back down to the square.

From there, walk down to Largo de Sao Francisco da Prainha , a plaza flanked with colourful, if rickety Portuguese colonial buildings and a sprinkling of restaurants. A sculpture of Mercedes Baptiste, a Brazilian ballet dancer who was responsible for the creation of Afro-Brazilian ballet, stands proudly in the centre of the square.

Mural at Pedra do Sal

A mural beside the steps at Pedra do Sal

A mural reflects Pedra do Sal's samba heritage

This mural reflects on the area’s samba heritage

A mural near Pedra do Sal

A mural opposite Largo de Sao Francisco

A street with the Brazilian flag painted on steps

A side street in Little Africa

Largo de Sao Franciso de Prainha

Largo de Sao Francisco

Balcony with a model of woman

A townhouse balcony at Pedra do Sal

Next, take a right on to Avenida Rio Branco , head past Candelaria church on your left and then take traffic-free Rua do Rosario or Rua do Ouvido r on the right into Rio Centro’s main shopping area. After the next left turn you’ll soon arrive at Confeitaria Colombo , an ornate cafe and tearoom dating back to the late-19th Century.

With huge mirrors and heavy rosewood furniture, it’s a period piece from the Belle Epoque (or the pre-First World War “Beautiful Age”). And, with its array of sweet and savoury treats, locals and tourists alike make a beeline for it. Which means, of course, it’s touristy and extremely busy. There’s even a photographer who’ll snap you on your way to your table.

In truth, we felt the coffee and cake was overpriced for what we got. But there’s no doubting its charm so it’s worth going even if you don’t actually stay for something to eat or drink.

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View from our table inside Confeitaria Colombo

From there, make your way back to Rua do Ouvidor and take a left, crossing Largo de Sao Francisco, until you arrive at The Royal Portuguese Reading Room (Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura). It might not look much from the outside but – we kid you not – the interior is a place of wonder.  

Like something straight out of Hogwart’s, there are rows of colourfully bound and impeccably stacked books framed by intricately carved wooden shelves and railings. No wonder it’s recognised as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. And it’s free to get in.

Inside the Royal Portuguese Reading Room Rio de Janeiro

Inside the Royal Portuguese Reading Room

Retrace your steps back to Rua do Ouvidor and then take a right on to Rua Uruguiana , until you eventually arrive at Largo de Carioca .  

The 17th Century Church and Convent of Saint Anthony sits on a small hillside in the shadow of 21st Century structures. The rubix-cube-like monstrosity that is the Petrobras building a particularly jarring example.  

Together with the adjoining Church of Saint Francis (Museo Sacro Franciscano), their interiors are opulent examples of the Church’s wealth. So, if ornate carvings and masses of gold are your thing, you won’t be disappointed.

Across the pedestrian bridge over Avenida Almirante Barroso , the Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro (Theatro Municipal) is another stunning building. Modelled on the opera house in Paris, it’s recently been restored to its former glory.  

You can take an English-speaking guided tour inside (Tuesday to Friday @ 12:00, 14:40, 16:00). Or, if you’re lucky, you could buy tickets for a performance if there’s one in town. We saw Don Giovanni for the ridiculously low price of 60 reals (£10 / $12).

Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro

The Municipal Theatre lit up at night

The grand staircase

The grand staircase

In contrast, another example of Rio’s modern creations can be found along Avenida Republica do Chile . Like an upturned shuttlecock, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro is no looker. But, once inside, even this cynic couldn’t help but be impressed by the huge stained glass windows.

Although not much else, to be honest.

Stained glass windows inside the cathedral

Stained glass window inside the cathedral

From the cathedral’s Largo da Lapa exit, a short walk will take you to the 36 whitewashed arches of the Carioca Aqueduct (aka the Lapa Arches). Built in the 18th Century to carry water down from the Santa Teresa forest, it was converted at the turn of the 20th Century into a viaduct. And ever since then, trams have crossed the arches back and forth every day between the Lapa district and the hillside barrio of Santa Teresa .

But, striking though the arches are, it’s not an area you’re likely to want to hang around in for long. It’s pretty rundown and there’s often a noticeable police presence.

The same might be said for the Lapa area in general during the day when it’s pretty well deserted. And not particularly interesting.

Come nightfall, however, the area becomes alive with bars, restaurants and party-seekers. Especially at the weekends.

The Carioca Aqueduct

The Carioca Aqueduct (aka The Lapa Arches)

However, from Lapa you can easily access probably downtown Rio’s most touristy landmark. Created by adopted Chilean artist, Jorge Selarón, the Selaron Steps (Escaderia Selaron) is a staircase covered with more than 2000 colourful tiles.  

Although this was no long-planned piece of art. In 1990, Selaron simply decided to begin “renovating” the dirty, disintegrating steps that ran in front of his house. His initial plan was to create a colour scheme of yellow, green and blue in honour of his adopted country’s flag. But, as word of his “project” spread, people from all over the world donated tiles of all colours, resulting in the multicoloured creation that exists today.  

It’s quirky all right. And, unless you’re there early, you’ll be side-stepping hyper-enthusiastic Instagram types fighting for the right to pose on their perfect step. So good luck with that.  

But, the opportunity to take a seat on one of Centro’s most iconic sights feels like a good place to end our walking city tour of Rio de Janeiro.  

Selaron Steps Rio de Janeiro

At the top of the Selaron Steps

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A cat photo bombing on the steps

If you’ve still got the legs for it, there are some interesting things to buy in Rio. Top of our list was a pair of Havaianas , the indispensable Rio footwear. In fact, the more outlandish the colour, the better. Although hardly suited to our walking tour, you’d blend in well with the locals if you wore them elsewhere. And, as lovers of bargains, we couldn’t resist the fact that they cost a fraction of what they’d be in the UK.

Although Rio centro is perfectly walkable, you can save some legwork by using the tram system , which runs from the ferry terminal through the main shopping area and across to Olympic Boulevard.

Or you could hop on a ferry to Niteroi and stand at one of the windows at the back of the boat. It’s cheap and gives you a whole new perspective of the city skyline from the bay.

However, don’t pass up on the opportunity to try some of the street food . Or at least the snacks you’ll find displayed in cafes and bakeries.

For instance, you’ll find coxhinas everywhere. They’re shredded chicken encased in a teardrop shaped dough and deep fried. Surprisingly tasty and very filling.

Beiju de tapioca is a crepe made from tapioca flour and served folded with a variety of fillings. You’ll find mobile stalls in Rio that serve nothing else.

And Brigadeiros are classic Brazilian fudge balls made with chocolate and condensed milk.

But our vote for the top three goes like this:

3) Pao de Qeijo – a tiny cheese and bread roll served straight from a mobile oven. The ones we had from a vendor on Praca XV de Novembro were a melt-in-your-mouth delight.

2) Bolinho de Feijoada – if Brazil’s national dish, the mighty feijoada feels like a step too far (pig’s ears anyone?), then the deep-fried meatball version might be a better option. You’ve still got the richness of the meat and black bean stew. But without the little surprises. We loved ‘em.

1) Pastel de Queijo y Camarão – by some distance, our favourite breakfast-on-the-go. Another deep-fried creation but, hey, with all that walking to do it soon burns off. They’re rectangular and flat, thinly battered and filled with stringy cheese, prawns and spring onions. Topped off with a regular squirt of chilli sauce from the vendor stall and washed down with some freshly prepared coconut water, they were nothing short of a culinary revelation for us.  

Simple pleasures!

Pao de Queijo

Pao de Queijo

Bolinho de Feijoada

Bolinho de Feijoada

Pastel de Queijo y Camarao

Pastel de Queijo y Camarao

For a seated lunch or an end-of-day treat, we can recommend returning to the outdoor tables and chairs of the Rua de Ouvidor. And specifically the wonderful Restaurant Parada Ouvidor.  We tried a few of the restaurants along the street but this was by far the best for service and food. Not to mention the quality of the caipirinhas!

We returned not once, but twice for the short beef ribs, served with farofa (fried cassava flour), arroz verde (green rice) and French fries.  

And those caipirinhas helped to dispel any concerns we had over leg tiredness after a long day walking Rio’s streets.

Beef short ribs

Beef short ribs

Farofa

… all washed down with a caipirinha

Final thoughts on our city tour of Rio de Janeiro

It’s just about physically possible to do this walk in a day if you’re not too interested in spending much time exploring each location. Which would be a shame. Otherwise, it might be better to split it over two days.

In which case, save the Museum of Tomorrow, Mural Etnias and Little Africa for the second day as technically, they’re just outside the Centro area itself.

Above all, make sure you find some time to include this itinerary in your schedule. It really is one of the best things to do in Rio. And do let us know if you find any hidden gems we haven’t included here.

Praça XV de Novembro

Imperial palace, ilha fiscal, espacio cultura da marinha, nossa senhora do carmo, arco do teles, central cultural do banco do brasil (ccbb), centro cultural do correlos, casa franca-brasil, sao bento monastery, museo de art de rio, museum of tomorrow (museu de amanha), valongo wharf, little africa, pedra do sal, largo de sao francisco da prainha.

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura

Church & Convent of St Anthony

Carioca aqueduct (lapa arches), restaurant parada ouvidor.

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How do I get to Rio Centro?

The simplest way of getting to Centro from anywhere in Rio is to book an Uber.

However, if you’re coming from the main Copacabana or Ipanema tourist areas, it’s probably just as easy to use the metro system. To get to our starting point at Praca XV de Novembro, the nearest station is Carioca.

Where is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

The main tourist season is December to March when Rio is packed with both domestic and international visitors. Temperatures can soar to 40 degrees C and humidity is high, so the challenge of walking the streets of the city centre shouldn’t be underestimated.

After Carnival (late February / early March) and Easter, the crowds and accommodation prices start to reduce. As do the temperatures. And the winter months from June to August can bring warm and sunny weather, mixed with the occasional chance of cloud and rain.

The spring months between September and November are generally hotter but remain relatively dry.

However, Rio’s position on this part of the Atlantic coast brings with it changeable weather conditions. As such, any cold fronts that move in during the winter and spring seasons have the potential to linger.

Is downtown Rio de Janeiro safe?

Despite Rio’s international reputation, it’s perfectly safe to walk in the areas we’ve covered as long as you practice sensible precautions and don’t invite unwanted attention. We’d suggest you keep your valuables out of sight, only pulling out your phone or camera when you need them. Dress down to blend in. And some basic Portuguese will help as we found that English is rarely spoken.  

As it’s the commercial centre of the city, downtown becomes a ghost town on Sundays and is best avoided. It’s also not a good place to wander around at night either. During the day there are plenty of security officers stationed around the businesses and a police presence in some of the main tourist areas. But at night they’ve all gone and, apart from the bars and restaurants of Lapa and Rua de Ouvidor, there isn’t that much going on.

Any other questions?

If there’s anything you’d like to ask about this city tour of Rio de Janeiro that we haven’t covered here, there are a few ways to get in touch with us.

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What did you think?  Do you have any recommendations on what else to do on our city tour of Rio de Janeiro? Or perhaps you’re going to visit the city in the near future? Either way, we’d love to hear from you so please add your comments below.

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