Parque das Ruínas, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Parque das Ruínas
Address: R. Murtinho Nobre, 169, Rio de Janeiro, 20241-050, Brazil
Telephone: +55 21 3253-4201

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Facts and practical information

Parque das Ruínas (address: R. Murtinho Nobre, 169) is a place located in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro state) and belongs to the category of museum, architecture, art gallery.

It is situated at an altitude of 335 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 22°55'4"S latitude and 43°10'57"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Parque das Ruínas is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Stop (tram, 3 min walk), Glória (metro, 11 min walk), Cinelândia (light rail, 17 min walk), Terminal Menezes Côrtes (bus, 25 min walk), Central do Brasil (train, 30 min walk), Praça XV (ferry, 33 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Monastery of Saint Theresa (church, 6 min walk), Escadaria Selarón (historical place, 7 min walk), Lapa (entertainment district, 9 min walk).

Coordinates: 22°55'4"S, 43°10'57"W

Address

R. Murtinho Nobre, 169Santa TeresaRio de Janeiro 20241-050 Brazil

Contact

+55 21 3253-4201

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Rio de Janeiro

Day trips

Parque das Ruínas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circo Voador, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Arcos da Lapa, Três soldados.

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Nightlife, Dancing
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Modern pyramid-shaped Catholic cathedral
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Museum
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Iconic stairway covered with mosaic tile
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Park
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Square, Neighbourhood
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Parque das Ruínas open?

Parque das Ruínas is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Parque das Ruínas?

Nearby attractions include Monastery of Saint Theresa, Rio de Janeiro (6 min walk), Escadaria Selarón, Rio de Janeiro (7 min walk), Lapa, Rio de Janeiro (9 min walk), Sala Cecilia Meireles, Rio de Janeiro (9 min walk).

How to get to Parque das Ruínas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parque das Ruínas:

Tram

Stop (3 min walk)
Largo do Curvelo • Lines: Bonde de Santa Teresa (3 min walk)

Metro

Glória • Lines: 1, 2 (11 min walk)
Cinelândia • Lines: 1, 2 (17 min walk)

Light rail

Cinelândia • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (17 min walk)
Antônio Carlos • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (21 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Menezes Côrtes (25 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (28 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (30 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 (33 min walk)