at a glance

incidentally, the construction and development of flamengo reduced glória's maritime access and diminished the importance of this district.

later various plantations sprung up, with a precarious path leading towards catete, passing by the flooded 'mouth' of glória which, in turn, was later land-filled to build the largo da glória.

throughout the 18th century, the area grew and improved, including with the enlargement of the pathway to catete and the addition of a large fence to protect against the waves of guanabara bay.

the government at the time also created augusto severo street, the precursor to avenida beira mar, the waterfront avenue.