Arco da Lapa - The famous archs of Rio

 Arcos da Lapa is located in downtown Rio and serves as a viaduct for the tram that connects the Santa Teresa neighborhood to the city center.

In the past, arches used to function as an aqueduct. They brought the waters of the Carioca River to supply the city.

An iconic scene is when the tram passes over the arches as in the photo below.

 




Location: Aqueduto da Carioca - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-040, Brasil

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