# Paço Imperial

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Paço Imperial, built between 1738 and 1743 on Praça XV, served as Brazil's colonial, royal, and imperial seat of power. Here Princess Isabel signed the 1888 abolition of slavery. Today the austere colonial palace houses a cultural center.

## Roots Earth

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

Coordinates: -22.90351, -43.17423

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