Escadaria Selarón
Set of steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Escadaria Selarón, locally known as the 'Lapa Steps' (Escadaria da Lapa) for being situated at the "Lapa" neighborhood, is a set of world-famous steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón who claimed it as "my tribute to the Brazilian people".[1]
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Selarón's Steps | |
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Stairway | |
Portuguese: Escadaria Selarón | |
Escadaria Selarón in 2008 | |
Design | Jorge Selarón |
Construction | 1990–2013 |
Steps | 215 |
Height | 125 metres (410 ft) |
Surface | ceramic tile |
Location | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Location within Rio de Janeiro | |
Coordinates: 22°54′51.56″S 43°10′44.23″W |
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