National Library, Rio de Janeiro

Name: National Library
Address: Avenida Rio Branco 219, Rio de Janeiro, 20040-920, Brazil
Telephone: (21)3095-3879

#70 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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Facts and practical information

The Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil is the depository of the bibliographic and documentary heritage of Brazil. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, the capital city of Brazil from 1822 to 1960, more specifically at Cinelândia square. ()

Local name: Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil Established: 1810 (214 years ago)Coordinates: 22°54'35"S, 43°10'32"W

Address

Avenida Rio Branco 219CentroRio de Janeiro 20040-920 Brazil

Contact

(21)3095-3879

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Rio de Janeiro

Day trips

National Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circo Voador, MAM, Paço Imperial, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral.

0.4 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Circo Voador, Rio de Janeiro
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Modern art museum with unique gardens
MAM, Rio de Janeiro
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0.5 miN
Culture and arts center in a former palace
Paço Imperial, Rio de Janeiro
12 min walk • Paço Imperial, a grandiose testament to Brazil's colonial past, stands in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. This stately palace, constructed in the 18th century, served as the administrative center and residence for the Portuguese governors of Brazil.
~1790 ftW
Modern pyramid-shaped Catholic cathedral
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Rio de Janeiro
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~380 ftN
Large art collection and sculpture gallery
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro
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~470 ftNW
Ornate theater with tours and performances
Theatro Municipal, Rio de Janeiro
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~1960 ftSW
Elegant, 18th-century aqueduct
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~1830 ftSE
Museum
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
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0.4 miW
Palace
Solar do Marques do Lavradio, Rio de Janeiro
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Church, Historical place, Neo-baroque architecture
Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
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0.4 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Library open?

National Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to National Library?

Nearby attractions include Centro Cultural Justiça Federal, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Theatro Municipal, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk), Gustavo Capanema Palace, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk).

How to get to National Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Library:

Light rail

Cinelândia • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (2 min walk)
Carioca • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (5 min walk)

Metro

Cinelândia • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)
Carioca • Lines: 1, 2 (6 min walk)

Tram

Carioca • Lines: Bonde de Santa Teresa (6 min walk)
Colombo • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Menezes Côrtes (8 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (29 min walk)

Ferry

Praça XV • Lines: Charitas - Praça XV, Cocotá - Praça XV, Paquetá - Praça XV, Praça Arariboia - Praça XV, Praça XV - Charitas, Praça XV - Cocotá, Praça XV - Paquetá, Praça XV - Praça Arariboia (15 min walk)
Ilha Fiscal • Lines: Espaço Cultural da Marinha-Ilha (26 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (29 min walk)