ideally situated, high up in the santa teresa neighborhood, a little away from the center, parque das ruinas is not only a site of historical and cultural significance, but is blessed with stunning views of rio de janeiro, overlooking the city center, and the whole guanabara bay.

there is a varied program of events, which includes exhibitions, concerts, theatres, lectures and workshops, all with the aim of enhancing the culture of the city - and making of the parque das ruínas one of the most unique and popular cultural centers in rio and brazil.

centro cultural parque das ruínas, rua murtinho nobre, 169, santa teresa, tel. 21. 2215.0621 - here is the webpage, contact email, and google map.   ● more ●

the julieta de serpa house of culture and art (Casa de Arte e Cultura Julieta de Serpa), located downtown rio de janeiro in the flamengo neighborhood, is the result of an old love story.