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Santa Teresa
is the name of a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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
neighborhood 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.
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.
--Courtesy
(UK spelling version) Wikipedia
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