Rio de Janeiro Travel Information
Centro Cultural Justiça Federal
The old building of the Supreme Court was reopened on April 4, 2001 as the Federal Justice Cultural Center. The process of restoration has respected the historical features of construction, as directed by IPHAN. The sponsor was the Federal Savings and coordination of the restoration was in charge of Herbert Levy Institute, with support from the Federal Court of the 2nd Region.
The work has provided the building of a large and modern building infrastructure in terms of cooling, electrical, telephone, etc. hydraulic system. Currently, CCJF offers 14 spacious exhibition halls, theater, library, shop and cafeteria. There is still room for the installation of a cinema.
The building was designed by architect Seville Adolpho Morales de Los Rios, one of the finest examples of eclectic architecture in vogue in Brazil in the early twentieth century. Construction began in 1905, was intended to Mitra Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro. Acquired by the Federal Government, it became the seat of the Supreme Court from 1909 to 1960. With the change of the STF to Brasilia, the building was occupied successively by rods from the Treasury and the Federal Court.
In 1989, was closed, renovated and opened in April 2001. The restoration process-adaptation constituted the most complex and unique in Latin America. The entire foundation was rebuilt and strengthened, and the water table lowered with modern techniques. The restoration was the most faithful to the original design.
The façade is dominated by elements of French classicism. The doors, rich in detail regarding Justice, were carved by Portuguese artist Manuel Ferreira Tunes. The staircase in Carrara marble wrought iron and reveals the art nouveau taste. The rectangular windows resemble the Gothic balustrades and refer to the French Renaissance. The Living Room Sessions, the space of the most magnificent building preserves the original floor of mahogany wood and purple. The side walls,
there are portraits of jurists from various periods Historical. It has beautiful stained glass windows made Conrado Sogenith the House of São Paulo. On the roof,
two panels painted by Rodolfo Amoedo, a of the most famous artists of his generation.
Ramp access for people with special needs
Avenida Rio Branco, 241 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro / RJ. CEP 20040-009
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12h to 19h. Tel (21) 3261-2550
Guided tours - Tel (21) 3261-2552
Library - Tuesday to Friday from 12h to 17h
http://www.ccjf.trf2.gov.br/default.htm
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Restaurants near to Centro Cultural Justiça Federal
| McDonald´s - Praça Floriano is a Hamburgers restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Centro Cultural Justiça Federal and can be found at Praça Floriano, 19 McDonald's is one of the largest fast-food world and is present in all regions of Brazil, with about 1,200 stores. For children over what is successful is the Happy Meal with hamburger, fries, soda and a surprise gift. As for the grown older one of the most requested is the traditional Big Mc, with two burgers, lettuce, cheese, special sa |
| Delírio Tropical - Santa Luzia is a Salad restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Centro Cultural Justiça Federal and can be found at Rua Santa Luzia, 762 The Delirium Tropical opted for a lighter cuisine, healthy and suited to the climate of Rio. Chose the salad as a main dish and soon gained fans expanding its business with branches in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Opened in March 1990 and Loathing Tropical Santa Luzia, was the third store of the group. On that date there were already the s |
| Zack´s is a American restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Centro Cultural Justiça Federal and can be found at Rua México, 31 |
| Bodeguita del Rio is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Centro Cultural Justiça Federal and can be found at Av. Rio Branco, 277 |
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