Lapa
Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the Zona Central, it is known for its historical monuments and vibrant nightlife. The neighborhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an aqueduct inaugurated by colonial authorities in 1750, and the Passeio Público, the city's first public park, which was built in 1783 and remodelled in 1860.
- Type: Suburb
- Description: neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Also known as: “barrio Lapa”, “Lapa (Rio de Janeiro)”, “Lapa (Río de Janeiro)”, and “Lapa, Rio de Janeiro”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Rio de Janeiro Cathedral and Carioca Aqueduct.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Centro and Castelo.
Lapa
- Categories: neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro and locality
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Southeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-22.91303° or 22° 54′ 47″ south
Longitude
-43.18224° or 43° 10′ 56″ west
Elevation
24 metres (79 feet)
Open location code
589R3RP9+Q4
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburb
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In Other Languages
From Armenian to Urdu—“Lapa” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Bairro de Fátima and Saara.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Nino de Artes Luiz Mendonça - Cabaré da Humanidade and Vigilância Sanitária Municipal - Subsecretaria de Vigilância, Fiscalização Sanitária e Controle de Zoonoses.
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