Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the center of the city, it is famous for its historical monuments and vibrant nightlife.
The neighborhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an impressive aqueduct constructed by colonial authorities in the mid-18th century. Another important historical attraction is the Passeio Público, the city's first public park, built in the 1780s.
Photo: Diego Baravelli (CC BY-SA 4.0); Unknown (Public domain); Mariana Cristina Adão (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The neighborhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an impressive aqueduct constructed by colonial authorities in the mid-18th century. Another important historical attraction is the Passeio Público, the city's first public park, built in the 1780s.
Photo: Diego Baravelli (CC BY-SA 4.0); Unknown (Public domain); Mariana Cristina Adão (CC BY-SA 4.0)