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Visit Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Santa Teresa is one of Rio de Janiero's oldest neighborhoods. It is located on top of the Santa Teresa hill, by the centre of Rio, and is famous for its winding, narrow streets which are a favourite spot for artists and tourists. Explore cobblestone streets and admire the neighborhoods’ unique architectural styles while taking in stunning views of the city. Visit the Chácara do Céu Museum and Ruins Park before stopping by the famous Selarón Staircase. The neighbourhood originated around the Santa Teresa Convent, built in the 1750s on the Desterro hill. At the end of the 19th and early 20th century it was an upper class borough, as testified by its magnificent mansions, many of which are still standing. In 1896, the Carioca Aqueduct, a colonial structure that used to bring water to the centre of Rio, was converted into a viaduct for the Santa Teresa Tramway (bondinho). The ...
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