Rio Negro Palace, Cultural center and former government palace in Manaus, Brazil.
Rio Negro Palace is a former government building in eclectic style in Manaus with ornaments and furnishings from European workshops. The grand salons feature imported materials and decorative elements that highlight its past as the state government headquarters.
A German merchant built this house in 1903 during the peak of rubber trade in the Amazon region. The building later became the state administrative center and reflects the wealth that this commerce brought to the area.
The palace was built during the rubber boom when Manaus thrived and wealthy merchants imported European furnishings to display their status. The rooms show today how the Amazon region connected to global commerce through this trade.
The building is reachable on foot from downtown and sits on a major avenue in central Manaus. Visitors should note that opening times may vary on weekdays and some areas may be closed at certain times.
The state governor still uses an office room in the palace for official business while the rest hosts exhibitions and cultural events. This dual use makes it one of the few government buildings that functions simultaneously as an active public cultural center.
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