Rio de Janeiro Travel Information
Confeitaria Colombo
A living portrait of Belle Époque in Rio in March and the appreciation of gastronomy in the city, Colombo Confectioners still retains much of its Art Nouveau style of the early century.
His famous Belgian mirrors, windows and their frames in rosewood, Italian marble countertops, chandeliers, floor, and beautiful furnishings remain intact, the same way as they were admired by many famous individuals who not only helped to write the history of our country, how to make Columbus one of the great attractions of Rio de Janeiro.
Over 100 years of history
From its inception in 1894 until the present day, the Colombo Confectioners preserves intact its very essence: to grow day after day, the quality of their products and services, and preserves its own history. That's how he became even cultural and artistic heritage of our country.
To better understand the history of Columbus and make a delicious trip down memory lane, click the dates that are in this timeline.
Information from the Columbus Book 100 Years in the day-to-day city of Rio de Janeiro.
1894 - The Rio de Janeiro Pedro II had narrow streets could barely move the trams.
Who attended the elegant streets of the Centre were businessmen, "owners and weasels gallant, "groups of street musicians, young salesmen with bullets. In a display of everyday elegance and luxury, the raw material for the chroniclers, avidly read and appreciated by the detailed descriptions of the beautiful costumes.
In September 1894, and his partner Joachim Lebrão Meirelles gave the city and the country's most elegant commercial establishment luxurious decor and wealth, only comparable to the bakeries of Paris or London: the Colombo Candy.
A true history lesson.
In his grand spaces Belgian mirrors and glitter prevail in the beautiful rosewood furniture and Italian marble countertops. There are over one hundred years of history. From 1983 to Colombo, the belle epoque ultimate symbol of the city, is part of the Historical and Artistic Heritage of Rio de Janeiro.
But not only the great halls, the scene of receptions to distinguished visitors like King Albert of Belgium, in 1920, Queen Elizabeth of England in 1968, or even politicians, writers and artists who made history.
Portuguese silverware, dishes Cia Vista Alegre, more than 500 old menus, photos and packaged products sold by Confectionery in the past century are part of the beautiful collection, displayed in the Memory Space. Created in 2002, the Space can be reserved for up to 30 people.
Address: Rua Gonçalves Dias, 32 / Centro - Rio de Janeiro
Phone: +55 (21) 2505.1500
http://www.confeitariacolombo.com.br/site/espaco-memoria/
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Activities near to Confeitaria Colombo
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| Largo da Carioca (sightseeing) - The history of the Largo da Carioca is closely linked to the Convent of Santo Antonio. The Convent had its origins in a small chapel, which stood on the banks of the pond that was occupied in 1592 by Franciscan friars, Fray Antonio Martyrs and Frei Antonio das Chagas. However, its construction only began in June 1608 under the presidency of Frei Vicente do Salvador and in 1615 opened a part of the Convent and Church of Santo Antonio, wh... Address: Largo da Carioca - Centro Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20050-020 Distance: 0.25km from the Confeitaria Colombo |  |
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Av. Rio Branco, 179 - Centro, Rio ... Address: Address: Av. Rio Branco, 179 - Centro Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20040-007, Brazil Distance: 0.27km from the Confeitaria Colombo |
Restaurants near to Confeitaria Colombo
| Café da Moda is a Chicken restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Confeitaria Colombo and can be found at Rua Gonçalves Dias, 49 |
| Casa Cavé - Sete de Setembro is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Confeitaria Colombo and can be found at Rua Sete de Setembro, 137 Casa Cavé is the oldest bakery in Rio de Janeiro, dating back to 1860. It was founded by Charles Auguste Cavé, a Frenchman who was in front of the business until 1922. Since then many owners took charge of the house, but the tradition has robust during this century and a half of life. Pastries, snacks, biscuits and cakes are offered |
| Casa Cavé - Uruguaiana is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Confeitaria Colombo and can be found at Rua Uruguaiana, 11 Casa Cavé is the oldest bakery in Rio de Janeiro, dating back to 1860. It was founded by Charles Auguste Cavé, a Frenchman who was in front of the business until 1922. Since then many owners took charge of the house, but the tradition has robust during this century and a half of life. Pastries, snacks, biscuits and cakes are offered |
| Bob´s - Rio Branco is a American restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Confeitaria Colombo and can be found at Av. Rio Branco, 143 Currently there are 586 outlets in 23 states, with headquarters Bob's - Figueiredo de Magalhaes, Rio de Janeiro. Today a major requested this fast-food milkshake is the Ovaltine, and Big Bob's burger, which comes with 100g of meat, cheese, lettuce seasoned with minced onion in a double bread with sesame. |
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