Catete Palace, Presidential residence in Catete, Brazil
The palace extends from Catete Street to Flamengo Beach, featuring a pink granite facade adorned with bronze eagles and white marble portals.
The building served as Brazil's presidential residence from 1897 to 1960, witnessing major events including President Getulio Vargas's suicide in 1954.
The Museum of the Republic displays 7,000 artifacts and 80,000 documents, including original furniture, paintings, and a collection of 20,000 books.
Visitors can access the palace through Catete metro station, with admission costing R$6 and opening hours from Tuesday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
The third floor gallery contains a remarkable skylight composed of 266 pieces that filter natural light through stained glass windows.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1867
Architects: Carl Friedrich Gustav Waehneldt
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, eclectic architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: -22.92583,-43.17611
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:04
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