Nearest Airport
: Santos Dumont
at 5
Kilometres
Car: not necessary
Charming cultural stronghold of Rio, this traditional neighborhood located in Rio de Janeiro, at the end of the south side, right where the street turns into Glory streets of Lapa, is considered the core of the Bohemian city. Its architecture, built in Roman style in the era of colonial Brazil, is also significant landmark in this area. No one has ever heard of the famous Arcos da Lapa, created initially as aqueducts, and currently access road to Santa Teresa, where the cable cars traveling in Rio. The Public Garden, the National School of Music and the Church of Our Lady of Lapa do Desterro are references to the tourist who wants to see a good sample of the architecture of Old Rio. The steps of the Convent of Santa Teresa, the work of Chilean artist Jorge SelarĂ³n, is another striking point of the region. For audiences who prefer electronic music and rock concerts, stand out, among others, and Progress Casting Flying Circus, opened in 2004. The famous Carioca da Gema bar offers live music - MPB, samba, choro and bossa nova. Another famous place known to the frequenters of Lapa, Rio Scenarium - a mix of bar, restaurant, nightclub and antiques, has three floors, a stage for shows (Samba, Choro, MPB, forro, bossa nova) and dance (a of them animated by dj's)