Rainy Day in Centro

Plaza Shopping

Long-running, multilevel mall featuring 300+ stores, plus a movie theater & food court.

Mercado Popular Uruguaiana

Busting open-air market with stalls for clothing, crafts & souvenirs, plus traditional food & more.

Sobrado da Cidade

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura

Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.

Espaço Cultural da Marinha

History of navigation at a museum with boat trips, a submarine & a discovery ship replica.

Sala Mário Tavares

Galeria da Lapa Shopping

Museu Nacional de Belas Artes

Fine-arts museum showcasing major national & international works, plus a sculpture gallery.

Os Bar

Centro Cultural Luiz Severiano Ribeiro

Box-office movies, new releases & festivals with local theaters, plus cafés, stores & art exhibits.

Museu do Amanhã

Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.

Flórida Bar e Restaurante

This casual joint with outdoor seating serves blue-plate specials, sandwiches, pizza, beer & more.

Museu Histórico Nacional

National history museum housed in a former military fort, with many artifacts on display.

Bossa Nova Mall

Connected to an airport, this small complex offers shops, eateries & a hotel with a rooftop deck.

Fundação Biblioteca Nacional

Regal national library holding a vast & historic collection of rare books, photography & maps.

Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.

Orla 21 Rooftop

Teatro Firjan SESI Centro

Venue offering theatrical shows, music, art exhibitions & educational events for kids at low prices.

Museu Sacro Franciscano

Colonial-era church with extensive & ornate 18th-century gilded carvings throughout the interior.

Shopping Bay Market

Straightforward shopping mall with fashion & cosmetics stores, fast-food outlets & a movie theater.