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National Observatory, Rio de Janeiro

#126 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Observatories and planetariums
National Observatory

Facts and practical information

Local name: Observatório Nacional Established: 1827 (197 years ago)Coordinates: 22°53'42"S, 43°13'32"W
Address

77 Rua General José CristinoSão Cristóvão (Vasco da Gama)Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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

Nearby attractions include: Maracanã Stadium, Paço de São Cristóvão, Quinta da Boa Vista, Estádio São Januário.

  • maracana stadium rio de janeiro1.2 miS
  • paco de sao cristovao rio de janeiro0.7 miS
  • quinta da boa vista rio de janeiro0.7 miS
  • estadio sao januario rio de janeiro~1750 ftNW
  • imperial de sao cristovao rio de janeiro0.4 miSE
  • caju cemetery rio de janeiro0.9 miN
  • sao francisco xavier rio de janeiro1.4 miSW
  • jardim zoologico rio de janeiro0.7 miS
  • museum of astronomy and related sciences rio de janeiro~810 ftE
  • caju rio de janeiro1 miN
  • cefet rj rio de janeiro1.2 miS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences, Rio de Janeiro (4 min walk), Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro (9 min walk), Imperial de São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro (10 min walk), Paço de São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro (19 min walk).

How to get to National Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Observatory:

Bus
  • Caju (15 min walk)
  • Manguinhos (26 min walk)

Train
  • São Cristóvão (27 min walk)
  • Maracanã (29 min walk)

Metro
  • São Cristóvão • Lines: 2 (27 min walk)
  • Maracanã • Lines: 2 (30 min walk)

Tram
  • Rodoviária • Lines: 1, 2 (31 min walk)

Light rail
  • Rodoviária • Lines: 1, 2 (31 min walk)

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