Arcos da Lapa, Rio de Janeiro Attractions

Arcos da Lapa, Rio de Janeiro

Lapa District

Lapa District is most famous for its historical monuments and nightlife. Arcos da Lapa is an impressive aqueduct constructed in the mid-18th century by colonial authorities. Another important historical attraction is the Passeio Público, the first public park of the city, built in the 1780s.

The Aqueduct, and settlement in 1792. The Carioca Aqueduct, also known as Arcos da Lapa. Lapa is known as the cradle of bohemian Rio de Janeiro. It is also famous for its architecture, known as the Arcos da Lapa, constructed to act as a conduit in the days of colonial Brazil and now serves as a signal for the cable cars that climb the hill of Santa Teresa.

The impressive Roman-style viaduct is 60 feet high, 886 feet long, and has 42 arches that connect the neighborhood of Santa Teresa to Morro de Santo Antônio. The Carioca Aqueduct was built in 1723, during colonial Brazil, and was intended to lead water from the Carioca river height Morro do Desterro, on Santa Teresa for the Morro de Santo Antônio. The aqueduct solved the city’s water shortage at that time.

Since the early 1950s, Lapa has been known for its extravagant nightlife where there is a concentration of many restaurants and bars where Brazilian artists and intellectuals would meet. It remains famous for restaurants, bars, and nightclubs where the various forms of Brazilian music can be appreciated, like the Asa Branca bar and the Fundição Progresso.

Escadaria Selaron from Lapa to Santa Theresa in Rio de Janeiro

Escadaria Selaron (steps) from Lapa to Santa Theresa in Rio de Janeiro

In recent times Lapa has been altered. Lapa District includes buildings for many large companies and bohemian residents.
The square attached to the arches is today a huge Circo Voador. Arches Street, which crosses the aqueduct, was via a building occupied by trees, including the Progress Casting, which is now a venue. The neighborhood is born at the end of the south, where the road of glory becomes Rua da Lapa. Also on the border of Santa Teresa, climbing its slopes and the small neighborhood of Fátima.

With government support and the participation of the majority of shops in Lapa, the “I am from Lapa” was spread around town. You will see some of this today.

Lapa attracted intellectuals, artists, politicians, and especially the people of Rio, who come together to celebrate samba, forró, choro, and electronic music. The Sala Cecília Meireles, an important venue for chamber music, is also located in Lapa.

For tourists Public Promenade, the National School of Music, the Church of Our Lady of Lapa do Desterro and the Escadaria Selarón (Selaron Steps) are must-visits. Save energy for the nightclubs.

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