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Santa Teresa (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tɐ teˈɾezɐ]) is a neighborhood 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.
Morro dos Prazeres - "Hill of Pleasures" - is a favela in the Southern Zone, the Zona Sul of the Brazilian metropolis Rio de Janeiro.It is part of the quarter Santa Teresa, which is roughly 2.5 km northeast, and although considered pacified, [1] has recently been the site of murders by gunshot of two tourists who inadvertently wandered into the community.
The Santa Teresa tram route rises from downtown Rio de Janeiro and follows a circuit of Santa Teresa hill, offering a high-level view of the city. It passes over the 45-metre (148 ft) high Carioca Aqueduct , a former aqueduct constructed in the 18th century [ 1 ] and 1,435 mm ( 4 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in ) standard gauge electric trams used to run ...
It’s time for CRRUA and NMED to treat access to clean, safe drinking water as a fundamental human right. We will no longer tolerate neglect and obfuscation. Our health and future depend on it.
Tests revealed high pH levels in Santa Teresa and Sunland Park's water supply. Officials said not to use water for drinking, bathing or dish washing.
A lockout at Santa Teresa Middle School has now been lifted after a security concern based on an unsubstantiated report, the district said.
The Santa Teresa Tram is the oldest operating electric tramway in Latin America, [271] commenced electric operation in 1896, replacing horse-drawn trams and extending the route. [272] At this time the gauge was altered to 1,100 mm (3 ft 7 + 5 ⁄ 16 in). [272] It was designated a national historic monument in 1985.
The Corcovado Rack Railway (Portuguese: Trem do Corcovado) is a mountain rack railway in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from Cosme Velho to the summit of Corcovado at an elevation of 710 m (2,329 ft). The summit is famous for its giant statue of Christ the Redeemer and for its views over the city and beaches.