the principal architectural attraction in lapa is thearcos 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.