Charitas, Niterói

#14 among attractions in Niterói

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Charitas is one of the 48 neighborhoods in which the city of Niterói, in Brazil is divided. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°55'41"S, 43°5'43"W

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Praias da Baía (Charitas)Niterói Brazil

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Charitas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sugarloaf Mountain, Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Morro da Urca, Forte de São Luís.

4.2 miW
Peak with a cableway and panoramic views
Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
106 min walk • Sugarloaf Mountain, known as Pão de Açúcar in Portuguese, is an iconic peak situated at the mouth of Guanabara Bay, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This natural monument, a sheer rock rising 396 meters above the harbor, is one of Rio's most famous landmarks...
2.4 miNW
Iconic architecture and modern art
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Niterói
62 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 miW
Park, Mountain, View point
Morro da Urca, Rio de Janeiro
118 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Morro da Urca is a verdant park and a natural monument that offers both locals and tourists a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. This smaller peak, situated at an elevation of 220 meters, is part...
1.9 miW
Museum
Forte de São Luís, Niterói
48 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 miW
Military base, Forts and castles
Fortaleza de São João, Rio de Janeiro
103 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.
3 miNW
Church
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
77 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 miSW
Forts and castles
Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra, Niterói
51 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...
2.6 miSE
Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
Praia do Sossego, Niterói
68 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.
2.6 miW
22°56'17"S • 43°8'2"W
Fortaleza de Santa Cruz, Niterói
66 min walk • Military base, View point, Forts and castles
1.7 miNW
22°54'30"S • 43°6'45"W
Praia de Icaraí, Niterói
45 min walk • Beach
3.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Gragoatá, Niterói
79 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.