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Maracana vs Paco Imperial

Both are praised by professionals. Overall, Maracanã Stadium ranks slightly higher than Paco Imperial. Maracanã Stadium scores 87 with approval from 6 reviewers such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Concierge.

Maracana
Maracana
8 / 10
Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo, Gate 16, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Many fans have witnessed many historic sports moments at this stadium that hosted the 1950 World Cup and was the venue where the soccer star Pelé scored his 1,000th goal." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Maracanã, the largest soccer stadium in the world, plays host to Flamengo's home game."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Maracanã Stadium has mythical status... its pitches have welcomed all the greats: Pelé, Ronaldo, Maradona." Full review
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If you want to have a truly unique experience, go along to a futebol match... the excitement is contagious.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Maracanã is one of the biggest soccer stadiums in the world and an icon in soccer-obsessed Brazil." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This mythical stadium was the scene of Pelé's legendary 1000th goal." Full review
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Paco Imperial
Paco Imperial
8 / 10
Praca 15 de Novembro 48, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This two-story building with thick stone walls and an ornate entrance was built in 1743, and for the next 60 years was the headquarters for Brazil's captains (viceroys)." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Imperial Palace stands at the heart of the Praça XV. Now one of the city's foremost cultural centres, it holds temporary exhibitions of painting and sculpture and has its own cinema." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"It's a pleasingly simple structure...it serves as an exhibition hall for traveling cultural exhibits. A room on the ground floor charts the history of the palace, with maps, paintings, and engravings" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The building was neglected for many years but has been restored and is used for exhibitions and concerts; its cinema frequently screens foreign and art-house films." Full review