Every Saturday, Rua do Lavradio, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, hosts the Rio Antigo Fair. The century-old street, home to historic houses, bars, antique shops and cultural venues, offers a relaxed outing for anyone looking to discover the city’s history and have fun without spending a cent.
Although admission is free, the event is an invitation to shop. Hundreds of stalls offer all sorts of products, from furniture to clothing, accessories and decorative items. Leaving empty-handed is almost impossible.
As you enjoy the stroll, you can stop at one of the area’s bars and restaurants for a caipirinha and admire the architectural beauty of Rua do Lavradio. To make the outing even livelier, exhibitors organize musical performances, photography exhibitions and dance shows.
The Rio Antigo Fair brings together about 300 exhibitors and attracts a regular audience of 15,000 visitors at each edition, helping to stimulate the area’s economy and revitalize this historic part of downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Source: Riotur.rio