General Osório Square, Rio de Janeiro

Name: General Osório Square
Address: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#52 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Park, Relax in park

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General Osório Square is a square in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The square is bordered to the north by Rua Visconde de Pirajá, the main commercial street in Ipanema; Rua Jangadeiros to the east; Rua Prudente de Morais to the south, which extends west from the square; and the small Rua Teixeira de Melo to the west. ()

Local name: Praça General Osório Created: XIX centuryElevation: 72 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 22°59'5"S, 43°11'50"W

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General Osório Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Eva Klabin House Museum, Fort Copacabana, Copacabana Beach.

1.2 miNW
Natural lagoon hosting rowing and canoeing
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Rio de Janeiro
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is a picturesque waterbody that has become an iconic sport venue and a beloved recreational area for both locals and tourists. Surrounded by the verdant slopes of Corcovado and the bustling urban...
0.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Eva Klabin House Museum, Rio de Janeiro
16 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Rio de Janeiro, the Eva Klabin House Museum stands as a testament to art and history, offering visitors a glimpse into the life of one of Brazil's most prominent art collectors. This museum, once the residence of Eva Klabin herself, is a...
0.5 miSE
Distance events beside a historic fort
Fort Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
14 min walk • Fort Copacabana, nestled at the tip of the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, serves as a historical museum and a reminder of Brazil's military past. This coastal defense fort, constructed in 1914, was initially built to protect the city from potential naval attacks.
1.3 miNE
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
34 min walk • Copacabana is a bairro located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is most prominently known for its 4 km balneario beach, which is one of the most famous in the world.
1.5 miNE
Street
Avenida Atlântica, Rio de Janeiro
39 min walk • Avenida Atlântica is a major seaside avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is 4 kilometers long, and spans the entire length of the neighbourhoods of Copacabana and Leme.
0.5 miSE
Beach
Praia do Diabo, Rio de Janeiro
14 min walk • Ipanema is a neighbourhood located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, between Leblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema became known internationally with the popularity of the bossa nova jazz song, "The Girl from Ipanema", written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.
0.4 miSE
Staple for swimming and sunset viewing
Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro
11 min walk • Arpoador is a region located on the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro, in a small peninsula between Ipanema and Copacabana. Part of its territory belongs to the neighbourhood of Ipanema, and part to Copacabana.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
South Zone, Rio de Janeiro
20 min walk • The South Zone is an area of the city of Rio de Janeiro situated between the Tijuca Massif, the Atlantic Ocean and Guanabara Bay.
1.6 miNE
Beach
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
42 min walk • Copacabana is a bairro located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is most prominently known for its 4 km balneario beach, which is one of the most famous in the world.
0.4 miSE
Park
Arpoador Park, Rio de Janeiro
11 min walk • The Environmental Protection Area of Copacabana and Arpoador Promontories, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was created to protect its rocky coast and native plant life species. The APA ranges from Fort Copacabana to the "Girl from Ipanema" Park.
~1740 ftW
Beach
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
9 min walk • Ipanema is a neighbourhood located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, between Leblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema became known internationally with the popularity of the bossa nova jazz song, "The Girl from Ipanema", written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to General Osório Square?

Nearby attractions include Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro (9 min walk), Cantagalo–Pavão–Pavãozinho, Rio de Janeiro (10 min walk), Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro (11 min walk), Arpoador Park, Rio de Janeiro (11 min walk).

How to get to General Osório Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to General Osório Square:

Metro

General Osório • Lines: 1, 4 (5 min walk)
Nossa Senhora da Paz • Lines: 4 (15 min walk)

Bus

Brs 1 • Lines: Brs 1, BRS Copacabana (12 min walk)
BRS 1 Sá Ferreira • Lines: Brs 1, BRS Copacabana (13 min walk)