Arquivo Nacional, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Arquivo Nacional
Address: Praça da República, 173, Rio de Janeiro, 20211-350, Brazil
Telephone: +55 21 2179-1227

#122 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Library, Architecture, Museum

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The National Archives of Brazil were created in 1838 as the Imperial Public Archives. The Archives were renamed in 1911, and are located in Rio de Janeiro. The National Archives of Brazil is the Brazilian institution responsible for the management, preservation and dissemination of federal government documents. Since 2011, it is subordinated to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 22°54'24"S, 43°11'32"W

Address

Praça da República, 173CentroRio de Janeiro 20211-350 Brazil

Contact

+55 21 2179-1227

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Arquivo Nacional – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Solar do Marques do Lavradio, Lapa, Campo de Santana Park.

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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Arquivo Nacional open?

Arquivo Nacional is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Arquivo Nacional?

Nearby attractions include Campo de Santana Park, Rio de Janeiro (6 min walk), Biblioteca Parque Estadual, Rio de Janeiro (9 min walk), Museu Histórico e Diplomático do Itamaraty, Rio de Janeiro (10 min walk), Igreja de Santo Antônio dos Pobres, Rio de Janeiro (12 min walk).

How to get to Arquivo Nacional by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arquivo Nacional:

Bus

Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (4 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Coronel Américo Fontenelle (9 min walk)

Metro

Central • Lines: 1, 2 (5 min walk)
Presidente Vargas • Lines: 1, 2 (12 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (6 min walk)
Rodoviária (29 min walk)

Tram

Central • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Cristiano Ottoni - Pequena África • Lines: VLT Carioca 3 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Cristiano Ottoni - Pequena África • Lines: VLT Carioca 3 (8 min walk)
Camerino Rosas Negras • Lines: VLT Carioca 3 (15 min walk)

Aerialway

Américo Brum • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (14 min walk)
Gamboa • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (18 min walk)