Things to do in Centro do Rio de Janeiro

Centro is Rio’s bustling downtown, home to its port and the futuristic Museum of Tomorrow, with interactive science exhibits. Amid the office towers housing banks and government institutions, older landmarks include Paço Imperial, a former royal palace from the 1750s, and São Bento Monastery, known for its opulent nave with fine gilded carvings. Old-time bars fill up with office workers at happy hour.

Population: 41,142 (2010)

Centro

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Centro, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil