at a glance

much like christ on corcovado and sugar loaf, the carioca aqueduct is considered one of rio de janeiro's most prized icons, and it is recognized internationally. important in the past as an engineering feat, and culturally important in the present as a symbol of rio's bohemian side of life.

published by sindicato Estadual dos Guias de Turismo do Rio de Janeiro - sindegtur, the article on this link provides a wealth of detailed information on the lapa's arches and santa teresa.

the arcos da lapa are visible on this wikimapia and located at Praça Cardeal Câmara,  they  can be found on this google map.