Description

Essentials about the Paço Imperial in brief

The Paço Imperial (Imperial Palace) is one of the most important historical buildings of Rio de Janeiro. The palace was built in the mid-17th century as a luxurious residence for the governors of Brazil. In 1808, King John VI of Portugal made the palace the official residence in Brazil and also resided here as King of Brazil. His successors, Emperors Pedro I and Pedro II, also worked and partly lived in the Paço Imperial. The palace was thus Brazil’s most important political center for a good 150 years until the proclamation of the Republic in 1889.

The Paço Imperial as a cultural center

In 1980, the Imperial Palace underwent a major renovation and was restored to the condition it was in at the beginning of the 19th century. Since 1984, the Paço Imperial has been used as a cultural center, hosting changing art exhibitions and film and music performances. The palace also houses the Paulo Santos Library, with a large collection of literature on art, architecture and engineering.

Website

amigosdopacoimperial.org.br

Opening hours

Admission fees

Free.

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Bus line 106: Stop Primeira Classe Rock in Rio – Rua Primeira de Març0

Bus line 2114: Stop Rua da Assembléia próximo ao 10

Tram line L2: Stop Praça XV

By car:

The nearest parking garages are the garage Terminal Menezes Cortes and Estacionamento TGMC.