Manaus, Brazil
Palácio Rio Negro, Manaus
The Palácio Rio Negro in Manaus, Brazil, is a former seat of government and residence of the governor of the state of Amazonas. The original name was Scholz Palace, built by the German entrepreneur Karl Waldemar Scholz, who was considered to be a "Rubber Baron". The name was changed to Palácio Rio Negro in 1918 when the palace was purchased by the governor of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, Pedro de Alcântara Bacellar.
- City
- Manaus
- Country
- Brazil
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Manaus
- Amazon Theatre
- Meeting of Waters
- Amazonas Public Library
- Manaus Brazil Temple
- Rio Negro Bridge
- Sumaúma State Park
Background: Wikipedia