'''''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
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Magik
Comments (70)
WONDERFUL WORK & IMAGE :)
Simply beautiful!
Hello my dear friend, This is truly beautiful, Absolutely fantastic!.Wonderful work an excellent photography as usual, Congratulations! It is a real pleasure to visit your gallery. A million stars************Happy weekend. Hug and giant kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy
reminds me of one of those crater lakes in nothern Quebec..... cold frigid... unearthly. awesome!
Beautiful image!
On dirait une photo, chapeau :)
belle eau et belles surfaces.
Gorgeous landscape MU!
it has been a dream to go there since I was young, but without having a friend, I was hesitant to go.really nice Teragen
Just beautiful!
wonderful art work my friend.
Je suis "scié", comme nous disons, nous Français, par tes talents multiples...cette image est superbe.
Great TG-work! Very well done!
Beautiful image S *** H u g s ***
This is very beautiful!
So wonderful and serene view,splendid lighting and atmosphere!!:-)
Beautiful work Real
Sublime image, superbe travail plus un joli !!!
I don't know... the water surface seems plenty scattered to me. Awesome work and intresting history lesson!~
Great description, presentation, and work! Excellent!
This image seems to be a photo. wonderful work!!
I like this, it's so spare and cool. Super work, sir!
Good sky, and evidence of surfacing (we're heading in the right direction). Compositionally uninteresting (rule of thirds would improve the scene).
Always the excellence in your hands Magik. An unconditional and very tasty work. Cheer and mile mercies ((5++)) Toujours l'excellence en tes mains Magik . Un travail inconditionnel et très savoureux .Bravo et mile mercis ((5++))
Joli tableau!
Wonderful work!!
Super terrain Magik :)
Beautifully done Magik! Makes one want to be there! Wonderful atmosphere. And thank you for that wonderful history lesson of Santa Theresa!
cool looking
Une vue splendide !