hidden quietly not far from praça xv, rua da quitanda, or greengrocer street, is a small street with a big history. a 'quitanda' is a street stand or cart, where fruits and vegetables are usually sold.

most notable, was the part that rua da quitanda played in a legendary, swashbuckling pirate saga - the area where the street is located was once an important part of rio's shipping activities.