The 10 Most Beautiful Buildings In Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro is known for its natural beauty, but the urban environment always has got something to add to the original terrain to enhance its values. Take a look at these gorgeous buildings that are symbols of the ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’, and are temples of beauty. Many of them date back to the Empire of Brazil (1822-89), when Rio was the capital city. Discover our selection of the top 10 architectural gems in Rio.
![Real Gabinete Português de Leitura](https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/images/56-3698484-6551303327-bb9ac1f5d6-b.jpg?s=10x)