Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
From its vantage point atop a hill, you have captivating 360-degree views of Rio de Janeiro framed by the empty windows of the old house. Once the opulent residence of Laurinda Santos Lobo, the “Marchioness of Elegance”,
Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruínas played host to the most fashionable social gatherings of the time, and, after major restoration work by award-winning architect Ernani Freire, is now a cultural center with an auditorium, gallery, outdoor stage, and its own calendar of interesting events.
You can explore the three floors of the former mansion, now a fusion of original brickwork and modern iron structure, or enjoy a coffee in the lovely garden.
Having lost none of its splendor, despite the years of abandonment and looting, Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruínas is considered one of the most stunning locations in the city.
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