Zona Central, Rio de Janeiro
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The Central Region is the historical, administrative, and financial centre of the City of Rio de Janeiro
, Brazil. It has been undergoing a major revitalisation since it was rediscovered by locals in the 1990s.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Brazil. It has been undergoing a major revitalisation since it was rediscovered by locals in the 1990s.
Neighbourhoods in Central Zone
- Bairro de FátimaBairro de FátimaBairro de Fátima is a neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....
- CasteloCastelo (Rio de Janeiro)Castelo is a neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....
- CentroCentro (Rio de Janeiro)The Centro is a neighbourhood of the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It represents the financial heart of the city, and the crux of the Central Region.- Characteristics :...
- CatumbiCatumbiCatumbi is a neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....
- Cidade NovaCidade Nova (Rio de Janeiro)Cidade Nova is a middle to lower class neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located between the Center and the North Zone. The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí is situated within this neighbourhood.-External links:...
- Estácio
- GamboaGamboa (Rio de Janeiro)Gamboa is a neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.-References:...
- Lapa
- Santa TeresaSanta Teresa (Rio de Janeiro)Santa Teresa is the name of a neighbourhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on top of the Santa Teresa hill, by the centre of Rio, and is famous for its winding, narrow streets which are a favourite spot for artists and tourists....
- Santo CristoSanto Cristo (Rio de Janeiro)Santo Cristo is a neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....
- SaúdeSaúde (Rio de Janeiro)Saúde is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its population in 2000 was 2186. Located on the coast, just north of the historical centre in downtown Rio, west of Praça Maua and east of Gamboa. It contains several notable hospitals such as Hospital dos Servidores de Estado and Hospital Pro...