Niteroi City Tour

The Indians called Guanabara Bay the area from the bay's entrance until mainland and called the Ilha das Cobras (Snake Island) Niteroi, which means "hidden waters".

The proximity between Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi, at the same time united and separated by the Guanabara Bay, created strong historical, economic, and political ties between the two cities.

Despite all this beauty, Niteroi has a lot more to offer. Its history is recorded in its chapels, fortresses, museums, and centennial churches that truly treasures of colonial architecture.

Another attraction is the Parque da Cidade (City's Park) inaugurated in 1976 and today an area of ecological preservation.

It has an area of approximately 149,390 squared meters. It has a wide area that serves as a landing area for hang gliders.

A great attraction is Museum of Contemporary Art (above)
Designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer. It was inaugurated in September of 1996 and it is considered a world touristy landmark. It houses the João Sattamini Collection.

Founding date: November 22nd, 1573 / Area: 130 squared km
Altitude: 5 meters above sea level / Population: 416,123 inhabitants
Distance from state capital: 18 km / Duration of trip: 30 minutes
Access: President Costa e Silva Bridge (Rio-Niteroi bridge)