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Cemitério de São João Batista
CultureVisit: ~60 min
A historic cemetery in the Botafogo district, opened in the mid-19th century, with mausoleums and vaults in a wide variety of styles, funerary sculpture and tree-lined avenues at the foot of Corcovado. Figures of Brazilian culture such as Carmen Miranda and Tom Jobim rest here. It is a quiet walk through the social history of the city.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Cemitério de São João Batista: 2 missions
- Stroll among the oldest mausoleumsWalk the main avenues and look at the architecture and sculptures of the family pantheons.
- Find the grave of Carmen MirandaAsk at the entrance for its location and find the grave of the singer and actress Carmen Miranda.
Near Cemitério de São João Batista
Villa-Lobos Museum835 m awayCopacabana Beach1.5 km awayCasa Museu Eva Klabin2.1 km awayBip Bip2.3 km awayPraia Vermelha2.4 km awayChrist the Redeemer2.4 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Cemitério de São João Batista?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia