About Theatro Municipal

The Municipal Theatre is located in the city center of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was constructed as an Opera house between 1905 and 1909 in the likes of the Paris Opera and was inaugurated in July 1909. It is one of the most beautiful and important theatres in the country and is located near the National Library and the National Fine Arts Museum, in the old historical part of the city of Rio de Janeiro, on the sidelines of the historical Cinelândia Square. It has a seating capacity of 2244. It is beautiful, to say the least. The architectural tour is very interesting. It starts in the beautiful basement restaurant, which is an eclectic series of rooms inspired by Babylonian architecture (see for example the antiquities at the Berlin Pergamon Museum).  It hosts classical music performances and ballet shows.

Must See

  • Created in the early 20th Century, inspired by the Opéra de Paris, this architectonic jewel is a must see in Rio de Janeiro with Its profusion of marbles monumental staircase, painted ceilings and walls.
  •  It is one of the most resplendent buildings in the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro.

How to reach

It is 2.0 km from Rio city center 

 How to reach: In Centro, take the air-conditioned subway/metro line to reach there. From Copacabana, take a metro from station Cardeal Arcoverde and get down at Cinelandia. The station is 5 stations away from Cardeal Arcoverde. It is the quickest option. 

Fare: 4.70$

Tips

  • Drop by first to get your tickets then come back at the right time.
  • Don't drink tap water, you can easily find bottled water everywhere.
  • Call ahead to confirm availability of an English-speaking guide. 
  • Photos can be taken inside.
  • Pre-book your tickets to avoid last minute rush.
  • Be careful as there will be an airport-style security check.

Visit Time

Sunday:            Closed.

Monday:            7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday:           7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday:      7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday:          7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday:               7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday:           Closed.

 

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Waiting Time

It takes time at the entrance as you will need to wait for the security check.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

25 $

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Haze 16.78°C

 

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