Arch of the Pátio dos Canhões - National Historical Museum - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
S 22° 54.344 W 043° 10.154
23K E 687772 N 7465747
Arch of the cannon courtyard, of the old São Tiago Fort, at the National Historical Museum of Rio de Janeiro.
Waymark Code: WM19ZPR
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date Posted: 05/20/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Housed in a former military fort, the National History Museum was established in 1922 and has more than 300,000 pieces, including the largest numismatic collection in Latin America.

The freestanding arch stands near the fountain and the cannons collection of the cannon courtyard.

National History Museum address:
Praça Mal. Âncora, s/n - Centro
Rio de Janeiro - RJ
20021-200
Brazil

Hours: Wednesday to Sunday - from 10am to 5pm

Cost: The MHN was temporarily offering free entry during our visit in April 2024.

The coordinates are from the entrance to the museum.
Type: Gateway

Subtype: Military Entrance

Location: Patio of the old São Tiago Fort, at the National Historical Museum of Rio de Janeiro

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