Bonsucesso is a neighborhood in the
North Zone of
Rio de Janeiro
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,
Brazil
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with a population of about 18,000. The name, formerly also spelt ''Bomsucesso'', may be translated with "good luck."
Formerly the neighbourhood was known for industry, which has since moved largely to the outskirts of Rio and made place for a more service based economy.
It may be best known for the
Bonsucesso Futebol Clube
Bonsucesso Futebol Clube, usually abbreviated to Bonsucesso, is a Brazilian football team based in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the neighbourhood of Bonsucesso. The team compete in Campeonato Carioca Série B1, the second tier of the Rio de J ...
, which dates back to the year 1913.
Bonsucesso (Bairro).JPG , Street view (2010)
Vista de Bonsucesso.JPG , Street view (2010)
Praça das Nações.JPG , Praça das Nações (2010)
PRAANAO1.JPG , Praça das Nações (1929)
Avenida Paris.jpg , Avenida Paris (2011)
Igreja São Tomé.jpg , Church São Tomé (2012)
Sede do Bonsucesso Futebol Clube.JPG , Bonsucesso Futebol Clube (2010)
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)
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