Bona Ventura

Santa Teresa · Rio de Janeiro

Parque Glória Maria

Parque Glória Maria (former Parque das Ruínas)

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The ruins of the Murtinho Nobre mansion, where Belle Époque patron Laurinda Santos Lobo hosted artists and intellectuals, turned into a cultural centre with a theatre and exhibition hall. The open terrace looks over Centro and the Flamengo-to-Urca waterfront.

Address
Rua Murtinho Nobre, 169, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro
Hours
Wed-Mon 09:00-18:00; closed Tue (Google hours via Wanderlog, listed as Parque das Ruínas, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 45 min
Price
Free
Price level
R$

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Good to know

  • Come on a clear day for the best view (Veja Rio).
  • It is the former Parque das Ruínas, the name many maps and apps still use (Time Out, Google data via Wanderlog).

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