# Catete Palace

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A grand 19th-century neoclassical palace built for a coffee baron, later Brazil's seat of government from 1897 to 1960. Here President Getúlio Vargas took his own life in 1954. Today it houses the Museum of the Republic.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Catete Palace, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -22.9258, -43.1761

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