Brazilian Academy of Letters
Museum Private literary academy promoting Portuguese-language literature
The Brazilian Academy of Letters in Rio de Janeiro occupies a historic building housing literary collections and a reference library; visitors tour exhibits on Brazilian literature and the institution’s ceremonial halls.
The Brazilian Academy of Letters (Academia Brasileira de Letras) is a cultural and literary society founded in 1897 and based in Rio de Janeiro. It was created to promote Brazilian literature and the Portuguese language.
The Academy’s headquarters contains meeting halls, an historic library and curated collections related to its members and Brazilian literary history. Visits focus on the building’s institutional rooms and library holdings rather than large public exhibitions.
Established by leading Brazilian writers including Machado de Assis, the Academy modelled itself on European language academies and has maintained a continuous role in literary and linguistic affairs in Brazil since 1897.
The institution is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the state of the same name.
- Founding: Founded in 1897 with leading literary figures of the time among its first members, the Academy was modelled on European learned-society academies.
- Collections: The headquarters in Rio de Janeiro houses an extensive library and collections related to Brazilian literature and language.
Best Time to Visit Brazilian Academy of Letters #
Best to visit the Brazilian Academy of Letters on a weekday morning to avoid crowds and see the interiors at a relaxed pace.
Weather & Climate near Brazilian Academy of Letters #
Brazilian Academy of Letters's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 16°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1129 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
