The central part of Rio is home not only to beautiful colonial buildings, churches and ancient monasteries, but also to ultra-modern skyscrapers. There is a wonderful historic route that will take you from Praça 15 de Noviembre Square, which is the location of the Royal Palace, to the building of the cultural center of Banco do Brasil and Candelaria Church across Rua 1 de Marco Street.
Santa Teresa District. The district of Santa Theresa is located outside the center of Rio on several cool hills. This is an old colonial quarter, a bohemian place, a haven for artists and intellectuals. You can easily spend a night or more here, staying in one of numerous hotels and hostels opened in historic buildings. In the evening, the main square of the quarter Largo do Guimaraes is filled with music and fun. It is also not difficult to reach Santa Teresa Square from the center by a small old tram, which starts its route from a stop located in front of PetroBras .
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