Bona Ventura

Gamboa · Rio de Janeiro

Casa da Tia Ciata

MuseumLocals' pick

A small memory space in Pequena África for Tia Ciata, the Bahian cook and mãe de santo at whose house Donga and Pixinguinha played; 'Pelo Telefone', the first recorded samba, is believed to have been written at those gatherings.

Address
Rua Camerino 5, Gamboa
Hours
not verified
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 30 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
R$

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Good to know

  • A permanent exhibition tells her story; check opening times before going (Riotur).
  • It is on Rua Camerino, next to the Jardim Suspenso do Valongo.

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