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Lapa

Religious site≈ 1 h3.3 km from the center

Vibrant, bohemian Lapa is renowned for its traditional bars, live music clubs, dance halls and the open-air samba jams held beneath the Roman-style Arcos da Lapa aqueduct. Another nightlife hub is the area around the Escadaria Selarón, an iconic stairway adorned with a mosaic of hand-painted tiles. By day, design enthusiasts browse the vintage and antiques stores on Rua do Lavradio and Rua do Senado.

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