Escadaria Selarón
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Escadaria Selarón, locally known as the 'Lapa Steps' for being situated at the "Lapa" neighborhood, is a set of world-famous steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are the work of Chilean-born artist J
Escadaria Selarón in 2008
Jorge Selarón painting on the Escadaria, 2010
Selaron Steps, Rio de Janeiro
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro
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Santa Teresa is a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 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 fav
View of the Convent of Santa Tereza (on the hill, to the right) in a 1790 painting. The pond in front was filled for the construction of the Passeio Público.
The Santa Teresa Tram has run over the Carioca Aqueduct since 1896.
The Selarón stairs.