The 42 double arches of the colonial Carioca Aqueduct, built 1718-1750 and the largest building work of colonial Brazil. Since the end of the 19th century it has carried the Santa Teresa tram over Lapa.
- Address
- Praça Cardeal Câmara, Lapa
- Hours
- Open access
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 20 min
- Price
- Free (public monument)
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Watch the yellow Santa Teresa tram cross the top; it leaves from Rua Lélio Gama near Carioca metro.
- Circo Voador and Fundição Progresso, two key concert venues, stand right beside it.