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Laranjeiras
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Laid-back Laranjeiras is known for elegant old buildings like Palácio Guanabara, the state capitol, and Palácio Laranjeiras, the governor's residence in lush Guinle Park. The area also has charming squares such as Praça São Salvador, which is surrounded by hip bars and hosts a popular Sunday handicrafts market with live choro music. Old-school bakeries and cool fashion boutiques line the district's leafy streets.