being a hub for the colonial powers investing in south america for many centuries, rio de janeiro has earned a reputation as a historical city, filled with memorable locations. one of such places is the ilha fiscal (fiscal island) - part of the complexo cultural do Patrimônio Histórico e Documentação da Marinha - DPHDM.

the brazilian navy's cultural organization includes such landmark locations as the Espaço Cultural da Marinha (navy's cultural area),  Nau dos Descobrimentos (a replica of a colonial ship), the Submarino-Museu Riachuelo (a submarine open to visitations), and the Museu Naval (naval museum).