National Library
- Address: Avenida Rio Branco, 219 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro , RJ
- Hours: Weekdays - Monday to Friday - 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays, Sundays and holidays - 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
- Admission: Free
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Pop Culture,
UNESCO Heritage Site,
Museum
The library is open for public use and wows visitors with its elegant red-carpeted staircase and eclectic interior flourishes. One of the most valuable holdings inside is the late-19th century photography collection of Empress Theresa Christina Maria, Naples-born wife of Brazil’s second emperor, Pedro II, which was recognized by UNESCO for its historical significance and given to the library after her death by Pedro on the condition that the collection would be named for her. Despite moving the national capital to Brasília in 1960, a branch of the National Library didn’t open there until 2006.
Latest Reviews
Review by Sarah L, May 2013
Doing what: Corcovado Mountain, Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Day Tour
The tour was great and very informative the only negative point was that we was picked up fromour hotel an hour later than stated
Review by Rachel I, April 2013
Doing what: Corcovado Mountain, Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Day Tour
Fantastic views and lovely day. The gray line tour was very good; especially our tour guide, Anna. She really took the time to explain things in different languages to all of us.
Review by Anna D, April 2013
Doing what: Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour
Great day. Good guide. Perfect amount of time spend at the mountain. It included a guide of the downtown which was nice.
