Sights · Our pick in Rio
The Theatro Municipal
On the Cinelândia

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About The Theatro Municipal
The Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro stands on the Praça Floriano, the Cinelândia, in Centro; it presents opera, ballet and concerts and offers guided tours.
Why it's on our list
- Guided tours
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Theatro Municipal before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to The Theatro Municipal, as the crow flies.
- Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro1.0 km13 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from The Theatro Municipal 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 2200 m3 min walk
- CinelândiaLine 1Line 2250 m3 min walk
- UruguaianaLine 1Line 2850 m11 min walk
Key sights
- Santos Dumont Airport1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The Museu do Amanhã1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The Sugarloaf cable car5.3 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Christ the Redeemer5.9 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Copacabana Beach7.5 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 30 min
- Ipanema Beach9.1 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 35 min
- Galeão Airport14 kmCar or taxi 51 min