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Cidade das Artes

Arts centre·Barra da Tijuca

Concerts in Barra

About Cidade das Artes

The Cidade das Artes, in Barra da Tijuca, is a large performing-arts centre with a concert hall.

Why it's on our list

  • Orchestras

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Cidade das Artes before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Cidade das Artes are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Christ the Redeemer17 kmCar or taxi 61 min
  2. Ipanema Beach17 kmCar or taxi 61 min
  3. Copacabana Beach19 kmCar or taxi 67 min
  4. The Sugarloaf cable car21 kmCar or taxi 76 min
  5. The Theatro Municipal22 kmCar or taxi 78 min
  6. The Museu do Amanhã22 kmCar or taxi 80 min
  7. Santos Dumont Airport23 kmCar or taxi 81 min
  8. Galeão Airport24 kmCar or taxi 84 min

Location

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