Top 4 in Top 15 Oldest Vintage Libraries in the World You Can't Miss.
While in Rio de Janeiro, visit one of the city's hidden gems, the Royal Portuguese Reading Room. Built in 1837 with the aim of spreading culture and literature among the Portuguese communities living in Brazil, the library is home to more than 350,000 titles including rare books from centuries ago. One of the highlights here is Altar da Pátria, a stunning masterpiece made from marble, ivory and silver commemorating the Portuguese Discoveries that took place in the 1400s and 1500s.
Site: https://www.realgabinete.com.br
Address : R. Luís de Camões, 30 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20051-020, Brazil
Phone: +55 21 2221-3138
Opening - closing hours: Monday - Friday 10h - 17h