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Igreja Ortodoxa de São Nicolau, Rio de Janeiro

#199 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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Igreja Ortodoxa de São Nicolau (address: Av. Gomes Freire, 569) is a place located in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro state) and belongs to the category of church.

It is situated at an altitude of 43 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 22°54'43"S latitude and 43°10'60"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Igreja Ortodoxa de São Nicolau is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Portinha (tram, 7 min walk), Carioca (metro, 12 min walk), Cinelândia (light rail, 13 min walk), Terminal Menezes Côrtes (bus, 18 min walk), Central do Brasil (train, 20 min walk), Praça XV (ferry, 26 min walk), Américo Brum (aerialway, 29 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Solar do Marques do Lavradio (palace, 3 min walk), Lapa (entertainment district, 3 min walk), Civil Police Museum (museum, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 22°54'43"S, 43°10'60"W
Address

Av. Gomes Freire, 569CentroRio de Janeiro 20231-014 Brazil

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+55 21 2508-9999
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Igreja Ortodoxa de São Nicolau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circo Voador, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Theatro Municipal.

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    Solar do Marques do Lavradio, Rio de Janeiro

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Igreja Ortodoxa de São Nicolau?

Nearby attractions include Solar do Marques do Lavradio, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk), Lapa, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk), Civil Police Museum, Rio de Janeiro (4 min walk), Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk).

How to get to Igreja Ortodoxa de São Nicolau by public transport?

The nearest stations to Igreja Ortodoxa de São Nicolau:

Tram
  • Portinha • Lines: Bonde de Santa Teresa (7 min walk)
  • Stop (8 min walk)

Metro
  • Carioca • Lines: 1, 2 (12 min walk)
  • Cinelândia • Lines: 1, 2 (13 min walk)

Light rail
  • Cinelândia • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (13 min walk)
  • Carioca • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (14 min walk)

Bus
  • Terminal Menezes Côrtes (18 min walk)
  • Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (19 min walk)

Train
  • Central do Brasil (20 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 (26 min walk)
  • Ilha Fiscal • Lines: Espaço Cultural da Marinha-Ilha (37 min walk)

Aerialway
  • Américo Brum • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (29 min walk)
  • Gamboa • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (33 min walk)

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