Barreto, Niterói

#16 among attractions in Niterói

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Barreto is a middle-class neighborhood in the northern zone Niterói, bordering the municipality of São Gonçalo and by the coast of Guanabara Bay. It was built along the way of Niterói-Manilha road. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°51'36"S, 43°6'6"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Museu Histórico Nacional, Rio–Niterói Bridge, Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

3.7 miSW
Iconic architecture and modern art
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, Niterói
94 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...
5.4 miSW
Museum with national history exhibits
Museu Histórico Nacional, Rio de Janeiro
137 min walk • The Museu Histórico Nacional, nestled in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a bastion of the country's rich and diverse history. Established in 1922 in honor of the centennial of Brazilian Independence, the museum has grown to become one of the most significant...
2.8 miW
Bridge
Rio–Niterói Bridge, Niterói
72 min walk • The Rio–Niterói Bridge stands as an imposing landmark connecting the Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói. This colossal bridge, spanning the Guanabara Bay, measures an impressive 13.29 kilometers in length, making it one of the longest bridges in the world.
2.5 miSW
Church
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
64 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...
5.4 miSW
Square, Antiques, Casino
Praça XV, Rio de Janeiro
138 min walk • The Praça XV de Novembro, is a public square in the Centro section of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
5.4 miSW
Ship
Brazilian submarine Riachuelo, Rio de Janeiro
138 min walk • Riachuelo was an Oberon-class submarine in the Brazilian Navy.
3.4 miS
22°54'30"S • 43°6'45"W
Praia de Icaraí, Niterói
88 min walk • Beach
3.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Gragoatá, Niterói
91 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.
3.7 miSW
Beach
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá, Niterói
95 min walk • Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá is a fort located in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
3 miS
22°54'11"S • 43°6'27"W
Centro Cultural Pascoal Carlos Magno, Niterói
77 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
5 miSW
Historic island castle with tours
Ilha Fiscal, Rio de Janeiro
127 min walk • Ilha Fiscal, or Fiscal Island, is an island in Guanabara Bay, bordering the historic city center of Rio de Janeiro, in southeastern Brazil.