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Sights of Central Rio
Largo de Boticario Rua Cosme Velho 822, Cosme Velho A picturesque square of colourfully painted and tiled Portuguese style houses, perfectly placed for short visit en route to or from Corcovado. Named in honour of a former royal apothecary, resident of the square, it oozes colonial grace. Accompanied by the soothing trickle of water from the stream and the welcome shade of the tropical vegetation makes for a very pleasant break. Popular with artists, the square often hosts informal events and exhibitions. Catedral Metropolitana Av República do Chile 245, Lapa The seat of the Archbishop of Rio was built during the 60s and 70s and is a huge, conical structure, with stunning 60 metre-high stained glass windows. Centro Cultural do Banco do Brasil Rua Primeiro de Março 66, Centro This beautiful, renovated bank building now hosts theatre, recitals, exhibits and other cultural events. Check the listings for current exhibits.

Markets Rio’s colourful weekend markets are popular with locals and tourists alike. The two artisan markets (the Feira Hippie near Ipanema beach every Saturday and The Feira Babilônia Hype in the Jockey Club alternate weekends) offer souvenirs, antiques, silverwork, leatherwork and so on. The Babilônia Hype market fills with musicians, dancers and performers and creates a truly vibrant atmosphere whereas the Feira Hippie is aimed at tourists, so expect to pay over the odds. Both markets have food stalls serving local specialities. On Saturdays the Feira São Sebastião Quinze de Novembro (flea market) is a pleasant way to spend a few hours amid locals and browse genuine antiques, art-deco items and secondhand bargains.

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