Brazil - Rio de Janerio, Page 3

Rio de Janerio - Page 3

The Carioca Aqueduct was built in the middle of the 18th century to bring fresh water from the Carioca river to the population of the city. It is an impressive example of colonial architecture and engineering. Since the end of the 19th century the aqueduct serves as a bridge for a tram (see pictures below of the tram) that connects the city centre with the Santa Teresa neighborhood uphill. It is called the Santa Teresa Tramway.


The Real Gabinete Português de Leitura in Rio de Janeiro holds more Portuguese works than anywhere else outside of Portugal, including a number of rare titles. Completed in 1887, the building's design is based on the Gothic-renaissance style that was popular at the time of the Portuguese colonization of Brazil. Inside the library are both a stunning chandelier and a gorgeous iron skylight that was the first of its kind in the country.