A Portuguese reading room founded on 14 May 1837 that holds about 350,000 items, housed since 1887 in a Neo-Manueline building by Rafael da Silva e Castro that recalls the Gothic-Renaissance style of the Age of Discoveries.
- Address
- R. Luís de Camões, 30 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20051-020
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00; closed Sat, Sun (official site)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 30 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Open weekdays only; keep your voice down, it is a working library.
- It is on a side street off Praça Tiradentes, a short walk from Carioca metro.