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Cais do Valongo

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Avenida Barao de Tefe | Saude, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20220-460, BrazilMap
Phone+55 21 988717238
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  • Jake23121
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    Quick stop

    This is just a very quick stop, however it carries some sad history being one of the first slave markets in Brazil. It an interesting stop if you truly want to learn about Brazil’s history.

    Reviewed on Dec 27, 2019
  • LuizDutraNeto
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    Sad memories of slavery ...

    In 1811 a new pier, named "Cais do Valongo", was built for the landing and trading of enslaved Africans (mainly from Congo and Angola). Through this quay, more than 500.000 Africans arrived in Brazil....

    Reviewed on Sep 15, 2018
  • Schiphorst
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    A must to go!

    The Brazilian and American slavery´s holocaust can’t be forgotten. Millions of slaves passed by this port, and served the economic development of Europe and America with a cruel and indescribable horr...

    Reviewed on Mar 27, 2017
  • craig1086
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    "Go And Take A Look At History..."

    Ok here's a review in English for my American/UK visitors.... I had to really read about and search this place out, but it was so worth it. Many don't know Brazil, and Rio de Janeiro specifically, ...

    Reviewed on Mar 13, 2017
  • BernardoD1980
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    The place where the former slave trade was done.

    Reviewed on Jun 5, 2018
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