Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura
Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura
Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Centro
Downtown Rio is the place where this city was born. With modern skyscrapers sharing space with historical buildings and landmarks, this neighbourhood is living proof that the old and the new can live together harmoniously. As you would expect, downtown is where all major companies house their offices. However, the region isn’t restricted to businesses. Gems such like the “Paço Imperial,” which is a cultural centre that used to serve as a residence for governors of Brazil, can be found here. Pedra do Sal, a Monday night street party, is also in this neighbourhood. This landmark is the birthplace of samba and is famous for its “roda de sambas” (“dance circles”). Stop in for one and get closer to discovering where Brazilian happiness comes from.
How to get there
- Uruguai • 4 min walk
- Uruguaiana • 4 min walk
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- Ellie C195 contributionsVisually Spectacular !!I added this to the itinerary of our private Rio tour. Very glad I did. It’s a very quick stop that is totally worth it. You only see the main room but it is stunning. Upon entering, every person said “wow” in a hushed tone as they entered.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 January 2024
- ReservarldenLondon, United Kingdom1,042 contributionsAmazing building of knowledgeIn Rio Centro it is definitely worth having a look inside this amazing library and finding yourself in awe at the amazing interior. Truly amazing wealth of books stored here so elegantly. The attraction has no admission charge.Visited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 9 February 2024
- Steve DDivonne-les-Bains, France847 contributionsAbsolutely stunningAn amazing place and one not to miss in Rio. Apparently all the books were shipped in from Portugal to ensure the history of the place was protected for future generations. Is just an amazing site and of course a major photo opportunity. A must do.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 February 2024
- Annemarie KYpsilanti, Michigan33 contributionsAn absolute must to seeFabulous library, looks like it was from an Old World castle or a monastery. All four walls are lined with medieval books, though it is also a research library. It is a little hard to find, so a guided tour may be helpful here.Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 23 April 2024
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Ellie C
Rhinebeck, New York, United States195 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
I added this to the itinerary of our private Rio tour. Very glad I did. It’s a very quick stop that is totally worth it. You only see the main room but it is stunning. Upon entering, every person said “wow” in a hushed tone as they entered.
Written 23 January 2024
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Grason
23 contributions
Feb 2022
This is a great little spot in the Centro District of Rio.
As of right now, you can just go in and look around. You won't be able to sit down and read or study due to Covid restrictions. So, expect to enter, look around, take some photos (the place is very unique and beautiful), and then leave.
I would set aside at most 30 minutes for this spot.
As of right now, you can just go in and look around. You won't be able to sit down and read or study due to Covid restrictions. So, expect to enter, look around, take some photos (the place is very unique and beautiful), and then leave.
I would set aside at most 30 minutes for this spot.
Written 22 February 2022
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Reservarlden
London, UK1,042 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
In Rio Centro it is definitely worth having a look inside this amazing library and finding yourself in awe at the amazing interior. Truly amazing wealth of books stored here so elegantly. The attraction has no admission charge.
Written 9 February 2024
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Goal100Countries
Cheltenham, UK599 contributions
May 2019
The Royal Portuguese Reading Room is the most incredible and breathtaking library that I have ever seen. The shelves are seemingly endless and the scale of the place is awesome. It is wonderfully peaceful and worth seeing for yourself at an off-peak time for the best pictures.
Written 7 January 2020
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Steve D
Divonne-les-Bains, France847 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
An amazing place and one not to miss in Rio.
Apparently all the books were shipped in from Portugal to ensure the history of the place was protected for future generations.
Is just an amazing site and of course a major photo opportunity.
A must do.
Apparently all the books were shipped in from Portugal to ensure the history of the place was protected for future generations.
Is just an amazing site and of course a major photo opportunity.
A must do.
Written 28 February 2024
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Julie
Brasilia, DF21 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading (Portuguese: Real Gabinete Português de Leitura) is a library and lusophone cultural institution, is located in Luís de Camões Street 30, in the center of Rio de Janeiro. It’s worthwhile a visit, because it’s beautiful. But it’s a pity the visitor can only have access to the main room and the gift shop just outside to the left, nothing else. But you will be amazed for quite some time and take awesome pictures.
Written 23 March 2023
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Annemarie K
Ypsilanti, MI33 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Fabulous library, looks like it was from an Old World castle or a monastery.
All four walls are lined with medieval books, though it is also a research library. It is a little hard to find, so a guided tour may be helpful here.
All four walls are lined with medieval books, though it is also a research library. It is a little hard to find, so a guided tour may be helpful here.
Written 23 April 2024
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itd-be-rude-not-to
Sydney, Australia376 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
This was one of the highlights of Rio for me. Real Gabinete Portuguese de Leitura (royal Portuguese cabinet of reading) was erected between 1880-1887 and opened to the public in 1900. This architectural style (Neo-Manueline) evokes the exuberant Gothic-Renaissance.
Elected the fourth most beautiful library in the world by Time magazine, and boasts the largest collection of Portuguese works outside Portugal.
Elected the fourth most beautiful library in the world by Time magazine, and boasts the largest collection of Portuguese works outside Portugal.
Written 10 July 2019
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adelaidesurflifesaver
Adelaide, Australia323 contributions
Mar 2019
This is an amazing place and looks like something out of Harry Potter. A MUST VISIT! A GREAT PLACE TO TAKE PICS!
Written 8 January 2020
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Patrick
61 contributions
Nov 2019
As all of the other reviews mention, it is a beautiful setting. The room is ornate and there are details everywhere. However, it is just a single room, and it’s a little small at that. There are multiple levels of books, but you’re restricted to the first floor. Don’t get pre-occupied about visiting. I’m glad I saw it, but knowing what I know now, I wouldn’t be too disappointed if I missed it.
Written 22 November 2019
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Pretendo ir direto do aeroporto (de carro alugado) e gostaria de saber se tem lugar próximo para poder estacionar.
Written 16 December 2019
Melhor evitar carro no Centro do Rio. Se não conseguir evitar, deixar na Cinelândia é menos complicado (local mais amplo e de fácil acesso pra quem chega do aeroporto e pra quem sai para o Aterro do Flamengo).
Written 19 December 2019
Здравствуйте!Вопросы:1.Есть ли в библиотеке книги русских,татарских авторов.Один из посетителей написал,что видел книгу на русском языке.2.Выдают ли книги для чтения,если выдают,то каким образом?
Written 28 October 2019
Olá. No site informa de segunda a sexta das 9h às 18h.
Sempre bom confirmar antes, entretanto.
Já que vai por ali, visite também a Biblioteca Nacional.
Tente fazer o passeio marítimo também. E na região ali tem a famosa Confeitaria Colombo e a Candelária. Real Gabinete é lindíssimo!!! Bom passeio.
Written 2 July 2018
VanessaQueiroz
Guaruja, SP
Gostaria se saber se há a possibilidade de agendar uma visita ao gabinete no sábado, sabendo que sábado é fechado . Queria muito conhecer o lugar, porém vou em um final de semana para o rio, chegarei no sábado e voltarei para sp no domingo.
Written 10 December 2017
Eles infelizmente não abrem de fim de semana. Dificilmente abrirão uma exceção. Mas, na dúvida, tente entrar em contato: Telefone: (+ 55 21) 2221-3138
Tel/Fax: (+ 55 21) 2221-2960
Written 11 December 2017
Guia formal, desconheço. Mas,existe orientação e detalhamento do conteúdo do Gabinete. Visita que vale a pena. Recomendo 100%.
Written 4 September 2017
Infelizmente não funciona nos finais de semana. Somente durante a semana de 9h as 18h. Não deixa de visitar, o Real Gabinete é muito bonito.
Written 10 March 2017
Olá!
Alguns avaliadores comentaram que a visita foi prejudicada pois o local está passando por reformas. Até quando vai a reforma?
Obrigado
Written 7 June 2016
Realmente esta em reforma e segundo o segurança do local, esta reforma será concluida somente no final do ano.
Written 8 June 2016
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