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Ilha Fiscal
Small island in Guanabara Bay, opposite the centre of Rio, with a neo-Gothic little palace from 1889 that was the seat of the imperial customs house. It was designed by Adolfo del Vecchio. It is famous for the Ilha Fiscal Ball, held on 9 November 1889, the last great ball of the Empire, six days before the proclamation of the Republic. Today it belongs to the Brazilian Navy and is visited with a guide; access from the Espaço Cultural da Marinha includes a short boat ride.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Ilha Fiscal: 3 missions
- Cross by boat to the islandBoard for the island and look from the water at the little palace and the skyline of central Rio.
- Discover the story of the 1889 ballDuring the guided tour ask about the November 1889 ball and look at the rooms where it was held.
- Look at the neo-Gothic façade of the little palaceWalk around the building and notice the towers, the pointed arches and the battlements of the façade.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Ilha Fiscal?
From €5 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
How much time do you need for Ilha Fiscal?
Allow about 2 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Ilha Fiscal?
Cross by boat to the island, Discover the story of the 1889 ball and Look at the neo-Gothic façade of the little palace.
What is there to see near Ilha Fiscal?
Orla Conde (Olympic Boulevard) (996 m), Museu Histórico Nacional (1.0 km) and Mosteiro de São Bento (1.2 km).
Source: Wikipedia