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We've compiled the best of the best in São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This enormous cultural complex and live music venue opened in 2013 and is now the largest concert hall in South America, seating 1,780. Designed by French architect Christian de Portzamparc, the Cidade das Artes (City of Arts) complex covers around 90,000 square meters (969,000 square feet) and houses theaters and cinemas, and is home to the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra, and hosts major rock and pop shows.
First built as a venue for the Pan American Games held in 2007, this venue hosts various events like sports or live concerts from national and international artists.
This huge venue hosts some of the biggest Brazilian and international names playing in Rio, such as Caetano Veloso, Adele, Smashing Pumpkins, and Lady Gaga.
