'''''Santa Teresa''''' by MagikUnicorn
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Description
Santa Teresa is the name of a neighbourhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on top of the Santa Teresa hill, by the centre of Rio, and is famous for its winding, narrow streets which are a favourite spot for artists and tourists.
The neighbourhood originated around the Santa Teresa Convent, built in the 1750s on the Desterro hill. At the end of the 19th and early 20th century it was an upper class borough, as testified by its magnificent mansions, many of which are still standing.
In 1896, the Carioca Aqueduct, a colonial structure that used to bring water to the centre of Rio, was converted into a bridge for the Santa Teresa tram (bondinho). The old tram is still in use today - the only one in Rio - and is a popular attraction among tourists.
The ride starts in the city centre, near the Largo da Carioca square, crosses the old aqueduct and goes through the picturesque streets of the neighbourhood. Wonderful views of the city downhill can be appreciated.
Santa Teresa ceased being an upper class neighbourhood long ago, but it has been revived as an artistic hotspot. It is home to several artists and art studios and galleries. The offer of restaurants and bars is also varied.
One of Santa Teresa's most illustrious inhabitants was Raimundo Otoni Castro Maya, an art collector who lived in his Chácara do Céu mansion in the neighbourhood. The mansion was turned into a museum (Museu da Chácara do Céu) and its exhibits include works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, Jean Metzinger, Eliseu Visconti and Candido Portinari.
Another museum is the Museu do Bonde, which tells the history of the Santa Teresa tram since its origins, when it was pulled uphill by donkeys.
Have a Wonderful Weekend
Thanks
Magik
Comments (70)
Splendid and peaceful vista!!!
Some more surface layers could have improved this a lot. A beautiful sky.
Looks cold... water skied in quite a few mountain lakes durring the summer - they like to stay ice cold.
I like this shot! Great
La réalisation merveilleuse et très belle mon ami, remerciez votre pour les dates très explicatives.....!!!!
Wonderful image and great lesson in art history
This image is another masterpiece by you. Thank you. 5+.
Wonderful work, MU. Fantastic view from that neighbourhood. Besutiful Terragen composition and render.+5
just fantastic !!!!! 5++
thanks for the wonderful history, and a great terregan image bro. steve
Magik, mon ami c'est une oeuvre d'art vraiment stupéfiante. Vous avez fait un grand travail créant Santa Teresa, c'est si parfait. J'aime lire la magnifique histoire de cette communauté d'artistes
Belle histoire que tu nous raconte sur le tramway de Santa Theresa !!! TRES BEAU panorama de Santa Theresa dans 50 ans ??? Fantastic !
super bien fait !
beau lac ! J'aime les reflections !
Très beau travail sur l'image.
Wonderful composition and thanks for the informations on Santa Teresa! :)
beau lac and a great history thanks for sharing !~
Avec le titre je m'attendais à voir la statue de Ste-thérèse..haha! une atmosphère calme et magnifique.Merçi pour les info pour ce que j'ai pu comprendre et pour (fav) Excellent weekend :)
Wonderful composition! Very nice work!
Gorgeous scenery! Beautiful colors too.
Excellent work and colors!
Beautiful view, Magik! Love the atmo gradient. ")
Un superbe paysage Réal, magnifique image!
Beautiful and serene..lovely work!!
Fabulous work!
That is a very beautiful recreation of the place,interesting info.Beautiful done
Excellent!
Excellent image Magik! 5+
Beautiful Render....!!!!
Vwry impressive