some of the largest shops also have a record and music section, unique locations where to experience and purchase hard-to-find or collector editions of brazilian music.

ranking high among the bookstores promoting cultural events, livraria cultura has its main location in downtown rio at rua senador dantas, 45, inside the art decó building of the former  cine vitória, a landmark movie theater of times gone by.

reachable via phone at 21 3916.2600 or via the official webpage here, the book store livraria cultura is also home to cultura gourmet, a kitchenette equipped to accommodate chefs and culinary experts to performances, tastings and culinary events, and Galleria cultura, a space reserved for the exhibition of works of art of both upcoming and established artists.