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Praça Mauá
CultureVisit: ~60 minFree
Rio's harbour square, in the renovated Porto Maravilha port district. Next to it are the Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã), by Santiago Calatrava, opened in 2015, and the Rio Art Museum (MAR). On the square stands the A Noite building, from 1929, Rio's first skyscraper. From here you can see Guanabara Bay, and the walk to the Olympic Boulevard starts here.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Praça Mauá: 2 missions
- Stroll to the Museu do Amanhã and look at its architectureWalk along the pier to the Museu do Amanhã and notice its Calatrava structure, with the bay behind it.
- Photograph the A Noite building, the first skyscraperFrom the square, look up to frame the 1929 tower and compare it with the modern buildings nearby.
Near Praça Mauá
Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR)156 m awayMuseu do Amanhã250 m awayMosteiro de São Bento291 m awayIgreja da Candelária589 m awayEtnias Mural (Kobra)650 m awayOrla Conde (Olympic Boulevard)662 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Praça Mauá?
Visiting Praça Mauá is free.
How much time do you need for Praça Mauá?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Praça Mauá?
Stroll to the Museu do Amanhã and look at its architecture and Photograph the A Noite building, the first skyscraper.
What is there to see near Praça Mauá?
Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) (156 m), Museu do Amanhã (250 m) and Mosteiro de São Bento (291 m).
Source: Wikipedia