ROYAL PORTUGUESE CABINET OF READING
ign tourist to associate the name Brazil with the countless wonders that exist in our country. Our homeland stands out in many aspects, including gastronomy, natural beauties such as Pedra da Gávea, Telegraph Rock (Pedra do Telégrafo), Two Brothers Mountain (Morro Dois Irmãos), Tijuca Forest and tourist attractions like Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Maracanã, among others. We are world famous for Carnival, but Brazil also has numerous cultural attractions that will enchant tourists, which are the result of the influence of different ethnicities and cultures.
Among the impacts generated by tourist activity we can highlight the rescue, preservation, and promotion of the local culture. And when discussing Brazilian culture, it is crucial to highlight the importance of the Portuguese influence on us. So, Xperiencer Tour Brazil recommends everyone, whether Brazilian or foreign, to visit the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading.
When you are living in a foreign country, it is normal to desire to maintain the ties with your roots. For this reason, in 1837, a group of Portuguese immigrants found the Royal Portuguese Reading Cabinet, located on Luís de Camões street. Here, we have a famous saying: “The first impression is the one that stays”, and even before entering the Royal Cabinet, you are already fascinated by the architecture of the building, in the Neo Manuelino style (architectural and decorative arts style developed in Portugal between the mid-19th and early 20th centuries), its colored stained glass windows and the stone details.
A visit to this incredible Cultural Center represents an opportunity to delve into history and the magic of words, as well as a true journey through time, in which the tourist can indulge in more than 350,000 works, including rare documents, manuscripts, books, and even periodicals. In addition to these treasures, the traveler can find incredible rarities from the 16th to the 19th centuries, such as the writings of Luís de Camões, Gil Vicente, Almeida Garrett, and other important Lusophone writers. Among the existing treasures at the site, it is worth to mention:
Engravings of ‘The Maias’ from the novel by Eça de Queiroz released in 1888.
A letter from the architect of the Royal Cabinet of 1872.
The French engraving of Camões portraying the author of “The Lusiads”.
Tribute to aviation and signature of Santos Dumont, our aviation pioneer.
The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading also features an incredible collection of artworks, furniture of the period, sculptures and paintings, that enable visitors to learn about the history and culture of Portugal right here in Brazil. In addition to its vast collection, this Cultural Center also hosts poetry, readings, lectures, exhibitions and concerts, aimed at highlighting and promoting the importance of Lusophone culture in our country. It is also highly valued for its digital library, allowing people from all over the world to access part of its cultural heritage online. Those interested in studying and enhancing their knowledge of the Portuguese language and culture can rely on the courses offered by the Cultural Center. The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is one of the most important and respected cultural institutions in Brazil, a temple of Lusophone Culture and a space for reflection, learning and inspiration, that connects the Brazilian people with their Portuguese roots and highlights the importance and diversity of our cultural heritage.
In addition to visiting this Center of Portuguese Culture, Xperiencer Tour Brazil also recommends other itineraries such as: Little Africa, a place to learn about our African influences; or even a visit to an Indigenous Village close to Rio, in order to learn about other important cultures that influenced the ethnic formation of the Brazilian people.
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