at a glance

history and culture go hand in hand in the central district of rio de janeiro - many buildings of major historical significance are now open to the public and often used for cultural events, expos, and disseminations.

typically offering free access, these institutions are extremely valuable to explore and discover the arts, history, and even politics of past and present rio and brazil.

The Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Rio de Janeiro was first constructed in 1880, and has fulfilled many functions in its history - at one time a financial building, it was later transformed by the bank into a Cultural Centre, which opened in 1989.

It is now the most visited establishment of its kind in Brazil, hosting a wide range of high quality, original material from around the globe - It showcases rare national and international cinema, theatre and visual art, as well as musical performances and children's events.