at a glance

originally modest, it was rebuilt over the years, turning it into the grand structure found today.

situated just next to the guanabara bay, the praça xv (praça quinze de novembro) has historically been one of the most important locations in rio de janeiro, playing a leading role in the city's affairs throughout the colonial times and the empire.

today, the square is a cultural hub, filled with historical architecture, churches, cultural centers, restaurants, and bars - it is one of the oldest locations in rio, as it was built early in the development of the city, to be used as a landing place for those traveling to rio.