Gloria Church, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Gloria Church
Address: Praça Nossa Sra. da Glória, 26, Rio de Janeiro, 20241-180, Brazil
Telephone: +55 21 2225-2869

#108 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Church, Specialty museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Gloria Church (address: Praça Nossa Sra. da Glória, 26) is a place located in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro state) and belongs to the category of church, specialty museum, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 164 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 22°55'24"S latitude and 43°10'29"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Gloria Church is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Catete (metro, 6 min walk), Largo do Curvelo (tram, 16 min walk), Antônio Carlos (light rail, 22 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museum of the Republic (museum, 6 min walk), Aterro do Flamengo (park, 7 min walk), Palácio do Catete (museum, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 22°55'24"S, 43°10'29"W

Address

Praça Nossa Sra. da Glória, 26Botafogo (Glória)Rio de Janeiro 20241-180 Brazil

Contact

+55 21 2225-2869

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Day trips

Gloria Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gloria Church?

Nearby attractions include Museum of the Republic, Rio de Janeiro (6 min walk), Aterro do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro (7 min walk), Palácio do Catete, Rio de Janeiro (7 min walk), Catete, Rio de Janeiro (11 min walk).

How to get to Gloria Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gloria Church:

Metro

Catete • Lines: 1, 2 (6 min walk)
Glória • Lines: 1, 2 (6 min walk)

Tram

Largo do Curvelo • Lines: Bonde de Santa Teresa (16 min walk)
Stop (17 min walk)

Light rail

Antônio Carlos • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (22 min walk)
Cinelândia • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (23 min walk)