National Historical Museum / Museu Histórico Nacional
Sight in Rio De Janeiro, State Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The National Historical Museum (Portuguese: Museu Histórico Nacional) of Brazil was created in 1922, and possesses over 287,000 items, including the largest numismatic collection of Latin America. The architectural complex that houses the museum was built in 1603 as the St. James of Mercy Fort; earlier structures date back to 1567, erected by order of King Sebastian I of Portugal. In 1693, the Calaboose Prison, for slaves,... (read more on Wikipedia)
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