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Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro vs Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura

Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura and Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro are both praised by professional travelers. Overall, Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro is preferred by most reviewers compared to Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro is ranked #4 in Rio de Janeiro with positive reviews from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Frommer's.

Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
8 / 10
Praca Marechal Floriano S/N, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-050
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Fodor's Fodor's
"If you visit one place in Centro, make it the Municipal Theater, modeled after the Paris Opera House and opened in 1909." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Brazil's prime venue for the performing arts, the elegant Parisian-style Teatro Municipal stages everything." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"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.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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
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Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura
Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura
8 / 10
Rua Luis de Camoes, 30, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
" In an ambience reminiscent of a church, with the light filtering through the delicately coloured stained-glass windows, the studious scholars attempt to work in the midst of the tourists." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This evocative library, known as the Royal Reading Room, contains the largest collection of Portuguese literature outside of Portugal." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is a temple to books. The interior is four stories tall, capped with a stained-glass cupola and stuffed with over 350,000 volumes, many of them from the 17th and 18th centuries." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built in the Portuguese manueline style in 1837, the gorgeous Portuguese Reading Room houses over 350,000 works, many dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries." Full review