Debating hall
Political history.
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The Palácio Tiradentes opened on 6 May 1926 on the site of the Casa de Câmara e Cadeia, the council house and jail built here in 1640. It was the seat of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies from 1926 until the capital moved to Brasília in 1960, then of the Rio de Janeiro state legislature until 2021. Today it is a «Place of Memory of Parliament» open to the public. Guided visits are free Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00, with no booking needed for individuals. It stands next to the Paço Imperial near Praça XV, so the two are easily seen together.
Political history.
A grand palace.
The old heart of Rio.
Near Praça XV and the Paço Imperial, central Rio de Janeiro
Confeitaria ColomboConfeitaria Colombo is a historic café and pastry shop in central Rio, founded b6 minutes walk4.3
Theatro Municipal, Rio de JaneiroThe Theatro Municipal is one of Brazil's most beautiful and important theatres, 8 minutes walk4.9
Santa Teresa Tram (Bondinho)The Santa Teresa Tram, the yellow bondinho, is a historic tram line climbing fro10 minutes walk4.4
Royal Portuguese Cabinet of ReadingThe Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, the Real Gabinete, is one of the most b11 minutes walk4.9
Ilha FiscalIlha Fiscal is a small island in Guanabara Bay off Rio's historic centre, almost13 minutes walk4.7Not as an individual; free guided visits run Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00.