Carioca Aqueduct, Rio de Janeiro

The Carioca Aqueduct, also known as Arcos da Lapa, is a colonial relic, built in 1750 to transport water from the Carioca River to downtown Rio

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Santa Teresa & Lapa With Tram Ride And Selarón Steps

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Get to know many of the most traditional places in Rio de Janeiro: begin with a tram ride from Downt...

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Complete Rio de Janeiro Day Tour by Carioca Tropical

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...f Mountain for some of the best views of the city. See the landmarks of downtown, such as the Carioca Aqueduct and more.

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Rio de Janeiro: Half-Day Downtown Walking Tour

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Private Tour: Cariocas by Night in Rio de Janeiro

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Enjoy the Carioca by night as you feel the magic in the air. Witness the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, ...

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Carioca Aqueduct, Rio de Janeiro

The Carioca Aqueduct, also known as Arcos da Lapa, is a colonial relic, built in 1750 to transport water from the Carioca River to downtown Rio.

The Carioca Aqueduct, also known as Arcos da Lapa, is a colonial relic, built in 1750 to transport water from the Carioca River to downtown Rio. It was used for purpose till the late 19th century when alternate water sources were made available. Thereafter, it was converted as a viaduct for the Santa Teresa Tramway, connecting central Rio to the Santa Teresa hills.

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About Carioca Aqueduct

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Carioca Aqueduct and Nearby Sights on Map

Image and Sound Museum

The Museum of Image and Sound in Rio de Janeiro is dedicated to Brazilian film, radio, and broadcasting industries

Selarón Staircase

The Selaron Staircase is a flight of 215 steps covered by colorful mosaic tiles and art work by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón

Passeio Público

Commissioned in 1779, Passeio Publico was the first public park in the Americas

Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is dedicated to the patron saint of Rio de Janeiro, St Sebastian

Petrobras Headquarters

The headquarters of the federal oil company is an interesting piece of Brutalist architecture by Roberto Luís Gandolfi, soaring 108 metres into the sky

Rio City Hall

The City Hall in Rio de Janeiro is the seat of the City Council

Cinelandia

Officially known as Praça Floriano Peixoto in honour of the second president of Brazil, Cinelândia is a major public square in the heart of Rio de Janeiro that developed around the 18th century Ajuda Convent

Rio Municipal Theatre

The Municipal Theatre in Rio is an Eclectic style opera house with Art Nouveau elements, inspired by the Paris Opéra House

Museum of Modern Art (Rio de Janeiro)

The Museum of Modern Art presents a collection of 20th century Brazilian as well as international art

São Francisco da Penitência Church

Sao Francisco da Penitencia is a colonial church dating back to 1737, famous for its gilden Baroque interiors and wooden statues