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Museu da Republica vs Botanical Garden
Both are praised by writers. Overall, Botanical Garden scores significantly higher than Museu da Republica. Botanical Garden comes in at 90 with positive reviews from 6 publications like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and concierge.com.
Museu da Republica
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Rua do Catete 153, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Frommer's
"This gorgeous baroque palace served as the official residence of Brazilian presidents from 1897 to 1960."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Museu da República, located in the Palácio do Catete , has been wonderfully restored."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Palácio do Catete (1857), the former presidential palace, served as the home to 18 successive heads of state."
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The venue regularly hosts classical music concerts.
Botanical Garden
Fodor's
Concierge
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Travel + Leisure
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Rua Jardim Botanico 1008, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"The 340-acre Botanical Garden contains more than 5,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants and trees, including 900 varieties of palms."
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Concierge
"Founded in 1808 by King Dom João VI, it covers an impressive 338 acres of the city, giving Cariocas a real oasis within the city limits."
Frommer's
"In the 2 centuries since its founding by Emperor Dom João VI, the botanical garden has grown to 141 hectares (348 acres) and added 6,000 species of tropical plants and trees to its collection."
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Travel + Leisure
"Vast palm-lined avenues lead to groves of cocoa and rubber trees. Giant Amazonian water lilies—some more than three feet across—float in ponds."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Jardim Bôtanico is home to countless tropical species: royal palms, giant bamboos, medicinal plants, the famous Pau-Brasil."
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Make the most of the surroundings by stopping for lunch on the terrace.
