Sights · Our pick in Rio
The Paço Imperial and the Praça XV
By the bay
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Image courtesy of © Rafael.carvalhosa · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Paço Imperial and the Praça XV
The Paço Imperial stands on the Praça XV de Novembro, beside the Barcas quays for Niterói; it is now a cultural centre with exhibitions.
Why it's on our list
- Exhibitions
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Paço Imperial and the Praça XV before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Paço Imperial and the Praça XV 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
- CariocaLine 1Line 2600 m7 min walk
- UruguaianaLine 1Line 2800 m10 min walk
- CinelândiaLine 1Line 2850 m10 min walk
Key sights
- The Theatro Municipal650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Museu do Amanhã1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Santos Dumont Airport1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The Sugarloaf cable car5.8 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Christ the Redeemer6.5 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Copacabana Beach8.1 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 32 min
- Ipanema Beach9.7 kmCar or taxi 37 min
- Galeão Airport13 kmCar or taxi 50 min