Centro, Commercial neighborhood in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Centro contains modern office buildings, historical landmarks, and public institutions, forming the economic core of Rio de Janeiro alongside major corporations and banks.
The district developed into Rio's primary business hub during the 19th century, when coffee exports and banking activities established its commercial importance.
The Municipal Theatre, National Library, and numerous museums in Centro preserve Brazilian heritage through exhibitions, performances, and architectural preservation.
The neighborhood connects to multiple metro lines and bus routes, making it accessible for the thousands of people who work or conduct business there.
The Carioca Aqueduct, with its distinctive white arches, carries a traditional tram system through the streets of Centro since 1896.
Location: Centro
Shares border with: Gamboa
GPS coordinates: -22.90806,-43.17667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
Brazilian Academy of Letters
482 m
Escadaria Selarón
865 m
Museum of Tomorrow
1.6 km
National Library of Brazil
221 m
Casa da Moeda do Brasil
1.5 km
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
811 m
Carioca Aqueduct
601 m
Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
2.1 km
Paço Imperial
557 m
Confeitaria Colombo
409 m
Teatro Municipal
104 m
IRB
680 m
Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading
651 m
Valongo Wharf
1.6 km
Mosteiro de São Bento
1.2 km
Candelária Church
816 m
Pedra do Sal
1.4 km
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
523 m
Praça XV de Novembro
640 m
National Historical Museum
771 m
Ilha Fiscal
1.6 km
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
127 m
Gustavo Capanema Palace
318 m
Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro
806 m
Rio de Janeiro Stock Exchange
692 m
Circo Voador
653 m
AquaRio
2.3 km
Brazilian Historic and Geographic Institute
711 mReviews
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