Sights · Our pick in Rio
Real Gabinete Português de Leitura
A reading room of carved wood
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About Real Gabinete Português de Leitura
The Real Gabinete Português de Leitura is at Rua Luís de Camões 30, in Centro: a library whose reading room rises in tiers of carved bookcases under a skylight. Visiting hours on realgabinete.com.br.
Why it's on our list
- Quiet, please
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Real Gabinete Português de Leitura before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Real Gabinete Português de Leitura, as the crow flies.
- Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro1.0 km13 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Real Gabinete Português de Leitura 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.
Nearest metro stations
- UruguaianaLine 1Line 2300 m3 min walk
- Presidente VargasLine 1Line 2450 m6 min walk
- CariocaLine 1Line 2500 m6 min walk
Key sights
- The Theatro Municipal700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Museu do Amanhã1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Santos Dumont Airport1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The Sugarloaf cable car5.8 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Christ the Redeemer5.9 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Copacabana Beach7.8 kmCycle 39 minCar or taxi 31 min
- Ipanema Beach9.3 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- Galeão Airport13 kmCar or taxi 49 min