located on the mirante de boa viagem in the city of niterói, the museu de arte contemporanea de niterói, or mac, was designed by the iconic carioca arquitect oscar niemeyer with the assistance of structural engineer bruno contarini, and completed in 1996 - the mac is primarily intended for contemporary artworks, entirely dated to the twentieth century.

a significant visual landmark for the city, the museum is a site of architectural beauty, an art gallery, a cultural centre and offers also to the public a good restaurant with international cuisine, Cafeteria Bistrô MAC.

surrounded by the hustle and bustle of city life, as well as the imposing natural landmarks that have made rio de janeiro so iconic, the jardim botânico stands as a slice of ultimate tranquility not far from the most famous beaches in the city - the perfect way to spend a day alone, on a date, or with the family, these former royal gardens are among the most famous and precious places in rio.