at a glance

rua paissandu(paissandu street), created in 1864 to connect palácio guanabara to flamengo beach while the residence of princess isabel resided there. in a style similar to jardim botânico, this street is lined by monumental 'palmeiras imperiais', extremely tall palm trees.

the pro arte musical seminar, is a society for the arts, literature, and science where music is still taught.