Estação Central do Brasil (Edifício Dom Pedro II) is a landmark in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and a filming location for Central do Brasil (Central Station) (1998). Built in 1943.
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Verified facts
- Appeared in Central do Brasil (Central Station) (movie, 1998) — as The Rio railway station where protagonist Dora writes letters for illiterate customers; the sta
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-16072, SRC-16073 - Built in 1943
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16073, SRC-16074, SRC-17526 - Historic designation: Tombamento IPHAN (relógio, federal, 2008)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16073, SRC-16074, SRC-17527
Evidence & sources
- SRC-16072 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Station_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16073 — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esta%C3%A7%C3%A3o_Central_do_Brasil (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16074 — https://www.ipatrimonio.org/rio-de-janeiro-edificio-dom-pedro-ii-central-do-brasil/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17526 — https://memoriadotransporte.org.br/galeria/atual-edificio-da-estacao-central-do-brasil/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17527 — https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/nacional/simbolo-do-rio-relogio-da-central-do-brasil-volta-a-funcionar- (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Central do Brasil filmed?
Estação Central do Brasil (Edifício Dom Pedro II), in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, is a real-world filming location used for Central do Brasil.
Where is Estação Central do Brasil (Edifício Dom Pedro II) located?
Estação Central do Brasil (Edifício Dom Pedro II) is located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.