Santa Teresa, Bohemian neighborhood on Santa Teresa hill in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The steep streets of Santa Teresa wind through colonial mansions, art studios, and restaurants offering views across downtown Rio de Janeiro.
During the 1800s coffee industry expansion, wealthy industrialists constructed grand mansions in Santa Teresa, transforming it from farmland into an affluent district.
The annual Arte de Portas Abertas festival transforms local artists' studios into galleries, allowing visitors to explore art collections throughout the neighborhood.
The Bondinho tram connects Santa Teresa with downtown Rio de Janeiro, departing from Largo da Carioca and passing through Arcos da Lapa.
The Selarón Steps feature thousands of tiles collected from 60 countries, forming a 215-step outdoor art installation connecting Santa Teresa to Lapa.
Location: Santa Teresa
Shares border with: Rio Comprido, Tijuca, Centro, Botafogo
GPS coordinates: -22.91750,-43.18806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09
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