Praça Paris

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Carioca Aqueduct

Photo: Donatas Dabravolskas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Carioca Aqueduct, 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. Carioca Aqueduct is situated 420 metres northwest of Praça Paris.

National Library

Library

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The National Library of Brazil is the depository of the bibliographic and documentary heritage of Brazil. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, the capital city of Brazil from 1763 to 1960, more specifically at Cinelândia square. National Library is situated 720 metres north of Praça Paris.

Paris Square

Park

Photo: Mike Peel, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Paris Square is located in the Glória neighborhood, in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Designed by French urban planner Alfred Agache, it was built on an embankment in 1926 during the administration of Mayor Antônio Prado Júnior. Paris Square is situated 190 metres southeast of Praça Paris.

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Glória

Suburb

Photo: Rodrigo Soldon, CC BY 2.0.

Glória is a middle-class neighborhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located between the neighbourhoods of Centro and Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro.

Lapa

Suburb

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Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the center of the city, it is famous for its historical monuments and vibrant nightlife. The neighborhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an impressive aqueduct constructed by colonial authorities in the mid-18th century.

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