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at a glance

the principal architectural attraction in lapa is the arcos da lapa, an impressive aqueduct that was constructed in the early eighteenth century and used to transport water to the centro during the colonial period.

today visitors can traverse the aqueduct in 'o bondinho,' the only functioning streetcar in rio de janeiro - its circuit connects santa teresa to the city center. 

another historical feature found here is passeio público, the first public park built in rio.   arrow-back     arrow-forward

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