at a glance

further local landmark buildings and locations include the headquarters of the of the archdiocese of rio de janeiro, the edifício manchete, designed by oscar niemeyer and over the years visited by presidents, governors, and artists, and the memorial getúlio vargas, dedicated to the former brazilian president by the same name. 

vital to the district, the marina da glória is a port featuring floating docks and piers, and an infrastructure to support tour boats, sporting boats, and various events - it also has a wide range of maritime shops specializing in sailing, sailing courses, fishing, and diving. 

today, along with the neighboring boroughs of catete and flamengo, glória is now seeing a revitalization of its streets and buildings with the arrival of young and wealthy professionals looking to call the neighborhood home - glória's strategic location in the southern zone of rio yet close to the center of the city, along with its reasonably affordable housing prices, makes it a steal for those lucky enough to be in the know.