As a tradition, the magazine Time Out has announced the all the rage areas to visit right now.
In first place is Marseille, France, named the coolest neighborhood in the world for 2024.
With a “rebellious spirit”, “colourful cul-de-sacs” and “graffiti-covered alleyways” Marseille’s Notre Dame du Mont took the top spot in Time Out’s seventh annual rankings.
The 38 cities were chosen by on-the-ground experts and local city editors against criteria such as food, drink, arts and culture. Other factors assessed included walkability, street life, community and “one-of-a-kind local flavour” to curate the shortlist of trending towns.
There is one cool neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro
In 9th comes Glória, a traditional neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.
Today, this area is making a comeback as entrepreneurs find the characteristics of this neighborhood advantageous to their needs. The 19th century houses are attractive indeed and the close proximity to downtown and Copacabana makes it ideal.
Main attractions
• Church of Our Lady Glória
The church of Our Lady Glória is set on the Glória hill and overlooks the Parque do Flamengo. It was built between 1735 and 1791 and is polygonal in structure with a single tower. The church’s interiors feature authentic blue-faced Brazilian tiling. It is said that the wood carvings on the main altar was carved by Mestre Valentim. Deemed as a jewel of architecture, the church of Our Lady Glória, is one of the major religious assets of the Brazilian colonial arquitecture.
A pioneering work considered at the time (1739). Because of the place where it was built was a strategic point taken from the French by the founder of the city, Estácio de Sá, the church has an important significance to the cariocas. The church is located at Praça Nossa Senhora da Glória, 135.
• Marina da Glória
The Marina da Glória is located next to the Santos Dumont domestic airport. Boats of all shapes and sizes can be docked here. There are many repair facilities. Shops selling marine equipment, boat sales and sailing schools located around the marina. The marina plays host to the biggest boat show in Latin America and attracts visitors from all across the globe.
• Museu da República
The Museum of the Republic or Museu da Republica was formerly owned by a coffee baron, the Barão de Nova Friburgo. It was built between 1858 to 66. In 1887, it was converted into the presidential seat until the capital was moved to Brasilia. The museum displays artifacts relating to the Republic of Brazil and also houses a cinema and hosts dance and theater programs.
The building itself, aka Palácio do Catete, is quite spectacular and is set amidst beautiful sprawling gardens which extend from Rua do Catete to Parque do Flamengo. You can visit the little café on the grounds for a snack and enjoy the scenery along with your food. The Museum of the Republic is located at Rua do Catete, 153 – Catete, a Neighborhood near Glória.
Source: Time Out and Rio.com