OSCAR NIEMEYER'S MODERNIST MARVEL
The MAC is probably the only museum we have every take a ferry and taxi to visit -- with no intention entering to see the collection inside.
The journey and views are worth the time put into the visit.
The collection, we understand, is underwhelming.
Not to mention the modernist building is under going massive repairs after opening only two decades ago.
The restaurant -- great views, lousy food -- is open, but not the galleries.
On the plus side, Niemeyer's love of concrete ramps creates one of the world's most exotic and long wheelchair-accessible entrance.
The modernist space ship of a building is across Guanabara Bay from Rio de Janeiro.
The best way to get there is to take the ferry from Praça XV to Niteroi. It costs about $1 USD and take less than half an hour.
A taxi to the MAC costs no more than $3 USD.
Be sure to walk five minutes downhill to marvel at the beautiful Ilha da Boa Viagem.
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