It is a
rainy afternoon here in Rio de Janeiro and now we are especially glad that our
Bed&Breakfast Casa579 is such a cozy place. The guests sink into our
comfortable sofas with a cup of steaming Brazilian coffee in their hand and ask
us: “So, what does Rio de Janeiro has to offer on rainy days?” And this is one route we tell them…
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Even if
you are not specifically an art lover, the National Museum of Fine Arts is a
must-see. This Brazilian national heritage exhibits paintings and sculptures from
Brazilian and international painters. Already the architecturally interesting
building and Pedro Américo’s impressive Battle
of Avaí are worth the visit. You will find yourself spending a good hour
admiring the beautiful pieces that tell you a little more about Brazilian
history.
Information
Adress: Av. Rio Branco, 199 - Centro (Metro stop: Cinelândia)
Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, holidays: 12-5 p.m.
Entrance fee: R$8 (half price tickets: R$4) free entrance on Sundays!
Visit the official website for more information.
Teatro Municipal
Just a two-minute walk from the National Museum of Fine Arts is the Municipal Theatre, one of the most important ones of the country which re-opened about a year ago after a thorough restoration. Luckily it was not hurt by the strucural collapse of the building in January of this year.The theatre will begin the season with the ballett Creation in May, choreographed by Uwe Scholz. If you are not interested in seeing a theatre performance, the interior design of the Municipal Theatre is still worth your time.
Information
Adress: Av. 13 de Maio 33 - Centro (Metro stop: Cinelândia)
Phone: 2332-9123
Please visit the official website for more information on the theatre performances.
Confeitaria Colombo
After seeing the museum and the theatre, you will probably be looking for a nice café to sit down and have a hot coffee - the famous Confeitaria Colombo is exactly what you are looking for on a rainy day like today. Also named a historic site by the National Heritage council, the confectionary impresses with its large mirrors, the clean marble floor and the beautifully old chairs and tables. Opened 106 years ago, and with two branches in Barra Shopping and the Copacabana Fort, the elegant café is still today a meeting point for artists, politicians and intellectuals.
Information
Adress: Rua Gonçalves Dias, 32 - Centro (Metro stop: Cinelândia)
For more background information and pictures please visit the official website.
How to start your rainy-day-trip from our B&B Casa579?
Take the bus 006 from the left corner of Rua Julio Otoni/Rua Alm. Alexandrino and get off at the corner of Avenida Rebública do Chile/Avenida Rio Branco. The National Museum of Fine Arts is on the left side of Av. Rio Branco.
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