Carioca Aqueduct
The Carioca Aqueduct (Portuguese: Aqueduto da Carioca), also known as Arcos da Lapa, is an aqueduct in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 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 a typical example of colonial architecture and engineering.
Carioca Aqueduct | |
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| Coordinates | 22°54′45.34″S 43°10′47.46″W |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 270 metres (890 ft) |
| Height | 64 metres (210 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1718 |
| Inaugurated | 1750 |
| Location | |
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The Carioca Aqueduct is located in the centre of the city, in the Lapa neighbourhood. Since the end of the 19th century the aqueduct serves as a bridge for the Santa Teresa Tramway that connects the city centre with the Santa Teresa neighbourhood uphill.
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