Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
Neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lapa is a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. It is located in the centre of Rio and is famous for its historical monuments and nightlife.
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Lapa | |
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Neighborhood | |
Coordinates: 22°54′49″S 43°10′54″W | |
Country | Brazil |
State | Rio de Janeiro (RJ) |
Municipality/City | Rio de Janeiro |
Zone | Centro |
The neighborhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an impressive aqueduct constructed in the mid-18th century by colonial authorities. Another important historical attraction is the Passeio Público, the first public park of the city, built in the 1780s.
Since the early 1950s, Lapa has been known for its lively cultural life where there is a concentration of many restaurants and bars where Brazilian artists and intellectuals would meet. It was, and still is, famous for its many restaurants, bars and clubs where the various forms of Brazilian music can be appreciated. The Sala Cecília Meireles, an important venue for chamber music, is also located in Lapa.