from then it served
under various functions until it was finally incorporated into
the museum of history and art of the state of rio de janeiro in
1991.
today it has around 4,800 items including period
furniture, clothing, art, house wares and photographs; relics
from festivals and everyday life of
afro-brazilian and
indigenous cultures are on display as well.
the natural wonders
in and around
niterói
are both numerous and awe-inspiring.