Catete Palace is an urban mansion in the Flamengo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, stretching from Rua do Catete to Praia do Flamengo. Construction began in 1858 and finished in 1867. It served as Brazil' presidential palace from 1897 to 1960 and was the site of President Getúlio Vargas' suicide. The building now houses the Museu da República and a theatre, with the Catete metro station adjacent.
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It now houses the Museu da República (Republic Museum) and a theatre. The Catete underground rail station is adjacent.
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The Catete Palace (Portuguese: Palácio do Catete, IPA: [paˈlasju du kaˈtetʃi]) is an urban mansion in the Flamengo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The property stretches from Rua do Catete (Catete Street) to Praia do Flamengo (Flamengo Beach). Construction began in 1858 and ended in 1867. It was Brazil's presidential palace from 1897 to 1960, and the site of Getúlio Vargas' suicide. It now
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Wikimedia FoundationWikidata located-in-admin-entity (P131) / country (P17) statement (EntityId 509888): Rio de Janeiro, BrazilQuote, Wikidata located-in-admin-entity (P131) / country (P17) statement (EntityId 509888): Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Wikidata item Q1142766, property P131/P17 (location): Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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