São Francisco, Niterói

Name: São Francisco
Address: Niterói, Brazil

#19 among attractions in Niterói

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São Francisco is one of the 48 neighborhoods in which the Brazilian city of Niterói is divided. As of 2000, its population was 9,654. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°55'2"S, 43°5'24"W

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Praias da Baía (São Francisco)Niterói Brazil

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São Francisco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Rio–Niterói Bridge, Forte de São Luís, Fortaleza de São João.

2.4 miW
Iconic architecture and modern art
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Niterói
61 min walk • Perched like a futuristic saucer on the edge of Guanabara Bay, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (MAC Niterói) is not only a bastion of modern art but also an architectural marvel in its own right. Designed by the celebrated Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, the...
4.6 miNW
Bridge
Rio–Niterói Bridge, Niterói
118 min walk • The Rio–Niterói Bridge stands as an imposing landmark connecting the Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói. This colossal bridge, spanning the Guanabara Bay, measures an impressive 13.29 kilometers in length, making it one of the longest bridges in the world.
2.5 miSW
Museum
Forte de São Luís, Niterói
64 min walk • Perched on a hilltop with commanding views of the Guanabara Bay, the Forte de São Luís is a historic military fortification located in the city of Niterói, Brazil. Today, this fort is not only a testament to Brazil's colonial past but also serves as a museum...
4.6 miSW
Military base, Forts and castles
Fortaleza de São João, Rio de Janeiro
118 min walk • The Fortaleza de São João da Barra do Rio de Janeiro, popularly known as the Fortaleza de São João or Forte São João, is a 16th-century star fort in the present-day Urca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, erected by Estácio de Sá to protect Guanabara Bay from French invasion.
2.6 miNW
Church
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
67 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist stands as a modern architectural marvel in the city of Niterói, Brazil. This notable religious edifice, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, is renowned for its unique design that sets it apart from traditional...
2.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra, Niterói
72 min walk • Perched at the edge of Guanabara Bay, the Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra is a historical beacon in the city of Niterói, Brazil. This robust fortification, constructed initially by the Portuguese in 1555, stands as a testament to the region's colonial past...
3.1 miSE
Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
Praia do Sossego, Niterói
80 min walk • Praia do Sossego is located in the city of Niterói, in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. A small beach that is located between the ocean beaches of Piratininga and Camboinhas. It has access by trail or by sea.
3.1 miSW
22°56'17"S • 43°8'2"W
Fortaleza de Santa Cruz, Niterói
81 min walk • Military base, View point, Forts and castles
1.6 miW
22°54'30"S • 43°6'45"W
Praia de Icaraí, Niterói
40 min walk • Beach
3 miW
Neighbourhood
Gragoatá, Niterói
77 min walk • Gragoatá is one of the 48 administrative districts in the city Niterói, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It lies in the southern zone of the city, on the coast of the Guanabara Bay. It holds the main campus of the Fluminense Federal University.
3.1 miW
Beach
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá, Niterói
80 min walk • Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá is a fort located in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.