'''''Santa Teresa''''' by MagikUnicorn

Terragen • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Nov 29, 2008

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Santa Teresa is the name of a neighbourhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on top of the Santa Teresa hill, by the centre of Rio, and is famous for its winding, narrow streets which are a favourite spot for artists and tourists. The neighbourhood originated around the Santa Teresa Convent, built in the 1750s on the Desterro hill. At the end of the 19th and early 20th century it was an upper class borough, as testified by its magnificent mansions, many of which are still standing. In 1896, the Carioca Aqueduct, a colonial structure that used to bring water to the centre of Rio, was converted into a bridge for the Santa Teresa tram (bondinho). The old tram is still in use today - the only one in Rio - and is a popular attraction among tourists. The ride starts in the city centre, near the Largo da Carioca square, crosses the old aqueduct and goes through the picturesque streets of the neighbourhood. Wonderful views of the city downhill can be appreciated. Santa Teresa ceased being an upper class neighbourhood long ago, but it has been revived as an artistic hotspot. It is home to several artists and art studios and galleries. The offer of restaurants and bars is also varied. One of Santa Teresa's most illustrious inhabitants was Raimundo Otoni Castro Maya, an art collector who lived in his Chácara do Céu mansion in the neighbourhood. The mansion was turned into a museum (Museu da Chácara do Céu) and its exhibits include works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, Jean Metzinger, Eliseu Visconti and Candido Portinari. Another museum is the Museu do Bonde, which tells the history of the Santa Teresa tram since its origins, when it was pulled uphill by donkeys. Have a Wonderful Weekend Thanks Magik

Comments (70)

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carlx

10:21AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Splendid and peaceful vista!!!

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me109

10:27AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Some more surface layers could have improved this a lot. A beautiful sky.

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mikeerson

10:27AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Looks cold... water skied in quite a few mountain lakes durring the summer - they like to stay ice cold.

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jeroni

10:28AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

I like this shot! Great

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RodolfoCiminelli

10:29AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

La réalisation merveilleuse et très belle mon ami, remerciez votre pour les dates très explicatives.....!!!!

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Faemike55

10:39AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Wonderful image and great lesson in art history

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Fidelity2

10:45AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

This image is another masterpiece by you. Thank you. 5+.

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LBJ2

10:48AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Wonderful work, MU. Fantastic view from that neighbourhood. Besutiful Terragen composition and render.+5

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Dreamingbee

10:49AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

just fantastic !!!!! 5++

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eekdog Online Now!

10:52AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

thanks for the wonderful history, and a great terregan image bro. steve

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magnus073

11:02AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Magik, mon ami c'est une oeuvre d'art vraiment stupéfiante. Vous avez fait un grand travail créant Santa Teresa, c'est si parfait. J'aime lire la magnifique histoire de cette communauté d'artistes

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claude19

11:13AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Belle histoire que tu nous raconte sur le tramway de Santa Theresa !!! TRES BEAU panorama de Santa Theresa dans 50 ans ??? Fantastic !

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marybelgium

11:27AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

super bien fait !

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virginiese

11:56AM | Sat, 29 November 2008

beau lac ! J'aime les reflections !

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moochagoo

12:15PM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Très beau travail sur l'image.

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emmecielle

12:44PM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Wonderful composition and thanks for the informations on Santa Teresa! :)

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evielouise

12:44PM | Sat, 29 November 2008

beau lac and a great history thanks for sharing !~

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annie5

12:56PM | Sat, 29 November 2008

Avec le titre je m'attendais à voir la statue de Ste-thérèse..haha! une atmosphère calme et magnifique.Merçi pour les info pour ce que j'ai pu comprendre et pour (fav) Excellent weekend :)

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