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Paco Imperial vs Museu Chacara do Ceu
Paco Imperial and Museu Chacara do Ceu are both endorsed by professionals. On balance, Paco Imperial scores slightly better than Museu Chacara do Ceu. Paco Imperial ranks #11 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 4 publications such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Paco Imperial
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Praca 15 de Novembro 48, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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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)."
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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."
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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"
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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."
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Museu Chacara do Ceu
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Rua Murtinho Nobre, 93, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The former mansion of art patron and industrialist Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya contains a small but diversified collection of modern art."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Raimundo de Castro Maya (1894-1968) lived in this house... and throughout his life here built up a collection of works by the world's greatest artists."
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The Telegraph
"Regular exhibitions shine a light on lesser-known national artists, invariably throwing up gems in the process and with a particular emphasis on engraving."
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Frommer's
"This little art sanctuary in a modernist house in the hills of Santa Teresa sits in lush gardens designed by landscape architect Burle Marx"
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