Rio de Janeiro Travel Information
Ponte Rio Niterói
Inaugurated in 1974, Ponte Presidente Costa e Silva, better known as Ponte Rio - Niterói, is one of the largest bridges in the world, with its 13 km long and up to 72 feet tall in the stretch of the central span. It is the capital's main link with Niteroi and the State of Rio de Janeiro, especially the tourist hub of the Lake, also known as the Costa del Sol.Com 145mil average flow of vehicles per day, carrying more than 450,000 people , The bridge would benefit the trade of the region, facilitates the flow of production and contributes to regional tourism development Estado.
Construction superlativa
The Rio-Niteroi Bridge is building a superlative: the longest bridge in the Southern Hemisphere, the longest span continuous straight beam in the world, the central span of 300 meters in length, the most important prestressed structure of the Americas, with more than 2150 km cables in their structures, one of three major bridges in the world in spatial volume, the relationship between length, width and height of structures - from the foundations driven into the rock at the bottom of the bay, the massive pillars and superstructure (the board) by where the highway passes.
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Activities near to Ponte Rio Niterói
| Forte de Gragoatá in Niteroi (historical) - One of the sights of the city of Niteroi, the Fort Gragoatá have their dependencies and walls tumbled by the National Trust. Open to visitors.The Fort or Fortress Gragoatá called in previous times of Fort San Domingo, Gravatá Caraguatá Caracuatá or ended the current name in honor of an abundant plant in the neighborhood of Gravatá.Sua construction predates 1710, when a point of land , Overlooking the beach of São Domingos, NiterÃ... Address: Praia de Gragoatá, 145 - São Domingos, Niterói, Brazil Distance: 3.62km from the Ponte Rio Niterói | |
| Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC Niterói (museum) - Located at 10.9 km from the center of Rio de Janeiro, Niterói is a city with enormous tourist potential. Its beaches, parks, reserves, fortress, historical monuments and the MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art) every year attract hundreds of tourists.
Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC-NiteróiOther NamesMAC NiteróiMuseum of Contemporary Art in NiteroiHistoryIn a nutshell the architect Oscar Niemeyer (1907) sums up his project for the Mu... Address: Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Niterói Distance: 4.30km from the Ponte Rio Niterói |  |
| Historico Nacional Museum (museum) - The Historic National Museum, created in 1922, is one of the most important museums in the country. Its collection accounts to over 277,490 items, including the greatest numismatics collection of Latin America. The building where the museum stands used to be the Fort Santiago, at the Calabouço edge, one of the strategic points of defense of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Address: Praça Marechal Âncora, near Pra&cc... Address: Praça Marechal Âncora, Rio de Janeiro, RJ Distance: 4.57km from the Ponte Rio Niterói |  |
Restaurants near to Ponte Rio Niterói
| Albamar is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Ponte Rio Niterói and can be found at Praça Marechal Âncora, 186 |
| Rio Minho is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Ponte Rio Niterói and can be found at Rua do Ouvidor, 10 |
| Cacau Show - Visconde de Inhaúma is a Dessert restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Ponte Rio Niterói and can be found at R. Visconde de Inhaúma, 28 The Cacao Show was born 20 years ago from a small enterprise and today has branches throughout Brazil. Only the city of Rio de Janeiro has about 50 stores. Bars are handmade chocolates, truffles, chocolates, Easter eggs and in several flavors, with pepper, liquor, cherry, hazelnut, and more. Diversity by default for any chocoholic. Cacau |
| Casual Retrô is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Ponte Rio Niterói and can be found at Rua do Rosário, 24 |
Hotels near to Ponte Rio Niterói
Hotel Praia Grande Niteroi The 3-star Hotel Praia Grande Niteroi offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Niteroi. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Room service, business center, 24hr room service are just some of the facilities on offer. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Enjoy the hote... |
 Mercure Niteroi Orizzonte Hotel Located in Niteroi, Mercure Niteroi Orizzonte Hotel is a perfect starting point from which to explore Niteroi. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Restaurant, meeting facilities, car park are just some of the facilities on offer. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep, including in room saf... |
| Viareggio Hotel Viareggio Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Niteroi. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Viareggio Hotel. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. For reliable ... |
 Pousada Anexo HotelIdeally located in the prime touristic area of Niteroi, Pousada Anexo Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Business center, 24hr room service, bar/pub, pets allowed, restaurant are there for guest's enjoyment. Designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home, each room comes with shower, air conditioning, non smoking rooms... |