São Cristóvão, Historical neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro North Zone, Brazil
The district extends across a large area containing colonial buildings, residential zones, markets, and museums near the Quinta da Boa Vista park.
The Portuguese royal family selected Sao Cristovao as their residence in 1810, establishing the Paco de Sao Cristovao palace as the center of Brazilian governance.
The Center of Northeast Traditions Luiz Gonzaga maintains regional heritage through weekly markets, music performances, and traditional food preparations.
The neighborhood connects to central Rio de Janeiro through multiple bus lines and train stations, providing direct access to major commercial districts.
The National Museum, established in 1818, holds scientific collections in a former imperial palace within the Quinta da Boa Vista complex.
Location: São Cristóvão
GPS coordinates: -22.90000,-43.22222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
Quinta da Boa Vista
683 m
Museu Nacional
762 m
Vila Mimosa
1.1 km
Paço de São Cristóvão
762 m
Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden
891 m
Brazil National Observatory
539 m
Centro de Tradicoes Nordestinas Luiz Gonzaga
344 m
Casa da Marquesa de Santos
734 m
Pedregulho Housing Complex
1.4 km
Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences
486 m
Museu Militar Conde de Linhares
624 m
Macaco Tião
898 m
Estação Ferroviária Leopoldina - Barão de Mauá
1.5 km
Sede do Observatório Nacional
563 m
Gruta da Quinta da Boa Vista
581 m
Túnel na Quinta da Boa Vista
563 m
Bust of Auguste François Marie Glaziou
542 m
Coluna de Persépolis
700 m
Cascata da Quinta da Boa Vista
592 m
Coreto do Pagode Chinês
690 m
Canto das Sereias
607 m
Luiz Gonzaga
319 m
Morro do Telégrafo
1.4 km
José Bonifácio da Quinta da Boa Vista
634 m
Guarda-corpo da Avenida Francisco Bicalho
1.3 km
Lampadário do Largo de Piolho
769 m
Guarda-corpo II da Ponte da Quinta da Boa Vista
888 m
Nilo Peçanha II
684 mReviews
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