Casa França Brasil, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Casa França Brasil
Address: Rua Visconde de Itaborai 78, Rio de Janeiro, 20010-060, Brazil
Telephone: (21) 2332-5120

#140 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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Facts and practical information

Casa França Brasil (address: Rua Visconde de Itaborai 78) is a place located in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro state) and belongs to the category of museum, concerts and shows, art gallery.

It is situated at an altitude of 39 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 22°54'2"S latitude and 43°10'33"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Casa França Brasil is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Candelária (tram, 6 min walk), Praça XV (light rail, 6 min walk), Praça XV (ferry, 10 min walk), Terminal Menezes Côrtes (bus, 9 min walk), Uruguaiana (metro, 11 min walk), Central do Brasil (train, 26 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Centro Cultural Correios (museum, 1 min walk), Banco do Brasil Cultural Centre (museum, 2 min walk), Brazilian submarine Riachuelo (ship, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 22°54'2"S, 43°10'33"W

Address

Rua Visconde de Itaborai 78CentroRio de Janeiro 20010-060 Brazil

Contact

(21) 2332-5120

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Casa França Brasil open?

Casa França Brasil is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Casa França Brasil?

Nearby attractions include Centro Cultural Correios, Rio de Janeiro (1 min walk), Banco do Brasil Cultural Centre, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Brazilian submarine Riachuelo, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk), Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk).

How to get to Casa França Brasil by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa França Brasil:

Tram

Candelária • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (6 min walk)
Praça XV (6 min walk)

Light rail

Praça XV • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
São Bento • Lines: 1 (8 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 (10 min walk)
Ilha Fiscal • Lines: Espaço Cultural da Marinha-Ilha (16 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Menezes Côrtes (9 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Coronel Américo Fontenelle (28 min walk)

Metro

Uruguaiana • Lines: 1, 2 (11 min walk)
Carioca • Lines: 1, 2 (13 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (26 min walk)