Loading...
Loading

Rio de Janeiro - Santa Tereza

Santa Tereza

Since 1896 trams have been running over the Arcos da Lapa to Santa Tereza, a district of steep, quiet streets and hundred-year-old houses occupied by artists and intellectuals. The various tram routes lead to a variety of picturesque viewpoints.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Related Attractions

Museu Chácara do Céu
Museu Chácara do Céu

Among sights of particular interest in Santa Tereza are the church and convent of Santa Tereza (1720; attributed to Alpoim) and the Museu Chácara do Céu, with an art collection, mainly of modern works, set in a park of 25,000sq.m/30,000sq.yds on the Morro do Curvelo. The 8000 exhibits include Chinese sculpture (17th-19th century) and works by Picasso.
Address
Museu Chácara do Céu
Rua Murtinho Nobre 93
Santa Tereza
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
More Brazil Resources
Suggest Correction  Suggest an Attraction
©Copyright 1995-2012 PlanetWare Inc. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.