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Theatro Municipal do Rio de JaneirovsMuseu Chacara do Ceu
Both are rated highly by writers. Overall, Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro scores significantly better than Museu Chacara do Ceu. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro comes in at #4 in Rio de Janeiro with approval from 5 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Praca Marechal Floriano S/N, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-050
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"If you visit one place in Centro, make it the Municipal Theater, modeled after the Paris Opera House and opened in 1909." Full review
"Built in 1905 in the style of the Paris Opera, the magnificent Municipal Theater is the home of Rio's opera, orchestra and ballet." Full review
"Brazil's prime venue for the performing arts, the elegant Parisian-style Teatro Municipal stages everything." Full review
"Inspired by the Paris Opéra, the Theatro has golden statues on the roof, stained glass, mosaics, neoclassical columns, and elegant balconies. " Full review
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Places are limited so make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour.
3 Stars
"The Theatro Municipal reminds you of Paris' Opera Garnier. The architects took inspiration from the French opera house." Full review
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Take the guided tour that acquaints you with the remarkable decor
" Inspired by the Paris Opera House, the main staircase is a sweeping display of marble and onyx opulence, while the auditorium itself seats 2,244 spectators in near-luxurious splendour. " Full review
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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Top Choice
"The former mansion of art patron and industrialist Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya contains a small but diversified collection of modern art." Full review
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." Full review
"Regular exhibitions shine a light on lesser-known national artists, invariably throwing up gems in the process and with a particular emphasis on engraving." Full review
"This little art sanctuary in a modernist house in the hills of Santa Teresa sits in lush gardens designed by landscape architect Burle Marx" Full review