Historical Architecture
Lapa Arches
Arcos da Lapa
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The 18th-century Carioca Aqueduct, converted in 1896 into a tram viaduct and now the defining image of Rio's bohemian Lapa neighborhood. By day an architectural landmark; by night the arches preside over open-air samba clubs and street parties that represent the beating musical heart of Rio.