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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum — Rio de Janeiro

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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum

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The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (MAC Niterói) is an iconic saucer-shaped structure designed by Oscar Niemeyer, located across Guanabara Bay in Niterói. Its distinctive futuristic architecture makes it a landmark. The museum primarily showcases contemporary Brazilian art, but its main draw for many visitors is its stunning panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro's skyline, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the bay.

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