Tourism - Estação Júlio Prestes
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saopaulo1
S 23° 32.061 W 046° 38.413
23K E 332560 N 7396368
Old Train station in Sao Paulo.
Waymark Code: WM2JXD
Location: Brazil
Date Posted: 11/13/2007
Views: 13
"A monumental railway station located downtown, it was inspired by the American stations of Gran Central and Pennsylvania. Built in 1926, it is located at Praça Júlio Prestes ("Julio Prestes Square"). One of its most interesting characteristics is that its platform was built with the metal structure from the Zeppelin hangar in Rio de Janeiro.
Since July 1999, Estação Julio Prestes has been housing the headquarters of Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo ("Symphonic Orchestra of São Paulo"). Its big halls have been transformed into a modern concert room, and its rooms are the home of a music school. The Government of the State of São Paulo was responsible for its restoration."
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Outside viewing 24 hours.
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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