Masonic Lavradio Palace

The Masonic Palace of Lavradio, in Rio de Janeiro

The Masonic Palace of Lavradio is a fine listed pink and white building, historic seat of Freemasonry in Rio. The Rio de Janeiro audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this singular monument of the Rua do Lavradio, a witness of the role of Freemasonry in the history of Brazil.

The historic seat of Freemasonry

The pink and white palace that stands here is the Masonic Palace of Lavradio, listed as heritage. This elegant building is one of the historic seats of Freemasonry in Brazil, a discreet and influential society that played an important role in the history of the country. In the nineteenth century, the masonic lodges were indeed centres of liberal and progressive ideas, and many of their members participated actively in the great movements that marked Brazil, like the struggle for independence, the abolition of slavery or the proclamation of the Republic. Several major figures of the national history were Freemasons. The palace, with its fine colourful façade in pink and white hues, its ornaments and its refined appearance, testifies to the importance and the prestige of this institution. Located in the Rua do Lavradio, an artery of the centre known for its old buildings, its antique dealers and its bohemian atmosphere, the building is a remarkable element of the architectural and historic heritage of Rio. A listed monument and a witness of history, the Masonic Palace of Lavradio is a fine stop of the discovery of Rio de Janeiro.

What to see

You admire the elegant listed pink and white building, one of the historic seats of Freemasonry in Brazil, an influential society whose lodges, centres of liberal ideas, played a role in the independence, the abolition of slavery and the proclamation of the Republic; with a fine colourful and refined façade, it stands on the Rua do Lavradio, a bohemian artery known for its antique dealers. The Masonic Palace of Lavradio is a listed monument of Rio. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Masonic Palace of Lavradio lies on the Rua do Lavradio, in the centre of Rio de Janeiro, reachable on foot. You admire its façade from the street; the interior access follows its own conditions, which vary. The Rua do Lavradio is known for its antique dealers and its market. It is best to inquire before coming.

What is the Masonic Palace of Lavradio in Rio de Janeiro?

An elegant listed pink and white building, one of the historic seats of Freemasonry in Brazil; an influential society whose lodges were centres of liberal ideas, Freemasonry played a role in the independence, the abolition of slavery and the proclamation of the Republic, and the palace stands on the Rua do Lavradio, a bohemian artery known for its antique dealers.

Where is the Masonic Palace of Lavradio in Rio de Janeiro?

On the Rua do Lavradio, in the centre of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil.