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Paco Imperial vs Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
Both are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro scores significantly better than Paco Imperial. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro comes in at 89 with endorsements from 6 publications such as Frommer's, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Paco Imperial
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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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Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
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Praca Marechal Floriano S/N, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-050
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Fodor's
"If you visit one place in Centro, make it the Municipal Theater, modeled after the Paris Opera House and opened in 1909."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built in 1905 in the style of the Paris Opera, the magnificent Municipal Theater is the home of Rio's opera, orchestra and ballet."
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Frommer's
"Brazil's prime venue for the performing arts, the elegant Parisian-style Teatro Municipal stages everything."
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"Inspired by the Paris Opéra, the Theatro has golden statues on the roof, stained glass, mosaics, neoclassical columns, and elegant balconies. "
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Places are limited so make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Theatro Municipal reminds you of Paris' Opera Garnier. The architects took inspiration from the French opera house."
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Take the guided tour that acquaints you with the remarkable decor
