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Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro vs Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Both Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro and Statue of Christ the Redeemer are praised by travel writers. On balance, Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro is the choice of most writers compared to Statue of Christ the Redeemer. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro comes in at 89 with approval from 6 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
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
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
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R. Cosme Velho, 513 - Cosme Velho- Rio de Janeiro -RJ, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241 125
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Concierge
"Rio's equivalent of the Statue of Liberty, this 125-foot-high statue of Christ has an arm-span of more than 90 feet."
Frommer's
"The Corcovado was recently chosen as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Atop Corcovado (which means ‘hunchback’), Cristo Redentor gazes out over Rio, a placid expression on his wellcrafted face."
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Travel + Leisure
"Atop one of the city's highest peaks, the world-renowned statue of Christ the Redeemer gives way to 360-degree views."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The statue of Christ the Redeemer, which looks out over Rio from atop Corcovado, has become the universal emblem of the city."
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