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History Museums in Rio de Janeiro
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History Museums in Rio de Janeiro
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- graemerkBrisbane, Australia169 contributionsExcellent exhibition of the history of Brazil, with good English language signs at key exhibits. The exhibition portrays the complex and difficult history with the very lengthy legacy of slavery and injustice in a professional manner. It works well at explaining the role and process of decolonising the telling of history. At the same time, it portrays some of the significant progress that has been made in development of Brazil.
We did not visit some exhibits of the museum, including the carriage room and historical paintings but appreciated and were impressed by the main exhibition. Fully recommend including the museum in visits to Rio de Janeiro.Written September 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CarolSao Paulo, SP24 contributionsThis place is amazing! The palace is so beautiful and well preserved, and such an important historical site for Brazil. Every Brazilian should visit this place! There is no entrance fee.Written December 30, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CbertoniBrasilia, DF142 contributionsBoth the Copacabana Palace hotel and this private residente were designed by the same French achitect. The Guinle house has been beatufully restored and is not used as an artistic venue for concerts and exhibitions.Written November 16, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adrian AkihabaraEssen, Germany16 contributionsThis is a rather small place but nevertheless of utmost importance as these are the remains of the cemetery of the slaves arriving in Rio de Janeiro. There are English translations for the most important facts. The family which discovered this is working here without governmental help, just bu donations so make sure to support. We are glad we made it here, just be aware that it is a small place! 30 min. MaxWritten May 13, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Escape-overseasStevenage, UK1,710 contributionsThe memorial stands in disrepair, with no water in the base of the structure. However the exhibition in the underground theatre provides an interesting feature on the life of the man who gave his life to support the poorer people of Brazil, raising their stand of living at the expenses of big business who sought to exploit the masses. Presented in Portuguese and also in English, illustrated with photographs of the time, it provides an insight into the history of Brazil which I found most interesting.Written December 13, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ashwin KBengaluru, India4 contributionsIt's one out of the world experience!! All groups have a theme mostly to do with nature or cultures of other nations. Dancers have amazingly chiseled bodies. Never miss an opportunity
Sambadrome is well designed to give everybody a good view of the procession. Nevertheless, go early to occupy a front row of the first floor to get the best. No reserved seats there. Ground floor won't give you a full stomach view of the caravans and group dances. Food only non veg beef or porkWritten October 6, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Gabriella LRio De Janeiro48 contributionsNice museum, full of History in each wall. Most of the building is original and preserved from the before we turn into a republic. The best of it is the restaurant The Line, I sure recommend a Feijoada on a friday there!!!Written October 15, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
