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Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro vs Sugarloaf Mountain
Both are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Sugar Loaf Mountain ranks significantly better than Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro. Sugar Loaf Mountain has a TripExpert Score of 97 with recommendations from 7 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
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
Sugarloaf Mountain
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Av. Pasteur, 520, Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-240
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Fodor's
"The indigenous Tupi people originally called the soaring 396-meter (1,300-foot) granite block at the mouth of Baía de Guanabara pau-nh-acugua (high, pointed peak)."
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Concierge
"On sunny, clear days, the cable car ride up to 700-foot Morro da Urca and then on to the taller, 1,300-foot Pão de Açucar is a classic Rio experience."
Frommer's
"Along with samba, beaches, and beautiful women, the Sugarloaf remains one of the original and enduring Rio attractions."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Seen from the peak of Pão de Açúcar, Rio is undoubtedly the most beautiful city in the world."
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Avoid cloudy days.
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3 Stars
"Sugarloaf Mountain, the rocky peak named after the shape of its outline... affords an uninterrupted view over Rio."
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When the sun goes down, the panorama is absolutely magical but as such it draws heavy crowds.
