Santa Teresa: the staircase, bohemia and culture

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Discover in a unique way what is perhaps one of the most colorful and famous steps in the world. Unlike many others who just stop to take a picture, get insights from Romario, a young Carioca boy that goes out of his way to tell you the story of the Santa Teresa neighborhood and the artist Jorge Selaron, who decorated the unique steps. As you climb the stairs, your narrator will help you spot some of the unique tiles that deserve a closer look. You will also discover the historical background of the Morro do Desterro , the St Teresa convent that was built in 1750, and the tale of the old tram. Your tour will pass by the Museum of the Ruinas. Even though you won’t enter, you will learn some of its stories and will be able to see the painting on the wall of Joao Barbosa. Your walk will end in front of the museum of Chacara do Ceu, as you admire the beautiful sculptures decorating its façade.

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Duration: 60 to 80 minutes
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Discover in a unique way what is perhaps one of the most colorful and famous steps in the world. Unlike many others who just stop to take a picture, get insights from Romario, a young Carioca boy that goes out of his way to tell you the story of the Santa Teresa neighborhood and the artist Jorge Selaron, who decorated the unique steps. As you climb the stairs, your narrator will help you spot some of the unique tiles that deserve a closer look. You will also discover the historical background of the Morro do Desterro , the St Teresa convent that was built in 1750, and the tale of the old tram. Your tour will pass by the Museum of the Ruinas. Even though you won’t enter, you will learn some of its stories and will be able to see the painting on the wall of Joao Barbosa. Your walk will end in front of the museum of Chacara do Ceu, as you admire the beautiful sculptures decorating its façade.

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Stop At: Escadaria Selaron, Rua Joaquim Silva S/N, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-110 Brazil

This is the starting point of the tour through one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Santa Teresa, Rua Aurea, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20240-210 Brazil

This unique neighborhood has many things to offer let our narrator take you on an adventure

Pass By: Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas, Rua Murtinho Nobre 169, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-050 Brazil

As we expand on the story we will pass by this Centre.

Pass By: Museu Chacara do Ceu, Rua Murtinho Nobre 93 Santa Teresa – Museus Castro Maya, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-050 Brazil

We will discover the secrets of St Teresa neighborhood together and pass by this museum

Pass By: Casa da Escada Colorida, Rua Manuel Carneiro 18, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-120 Brazil

Restaurant

Pass By: Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas, Rua Murtinho Nobre 169, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-050 Brazil

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