Escadaria Selarón, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Escadaria Selarón
Address: R. Manuel Carneiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#59 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Historical place, Public art

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Facts and practical information

Escadaria Selarón, also known as the 'Selaron Steps', 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". ()

Alternative names: Height: 410 ftSteps: 215Coordinates: 22°54'56"S, 43°10'47"W

Address

R. Manuel CarneiroSanta TeresaRio de Janeiro Brazil

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Day trips

Escadaria Selarón – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circo Voador, MAM, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Museu Nacional de Belas Artes.

~1120 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Circo Voador, Rio de Janeiro
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0.5 miNE
Modern art museum with unique gardens
MAM, Rio de Janeiro
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~1750 ftN
Modern pyramid-shaped Catholic cathedral
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Rio de Janeiro
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0.5 miNE
Large art collection and sculpture gallery
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro
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Ornate theater with tours and performances
Theatro Municipal, Rio de Janeiro
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~890 ftN
Elegant, 18th-century aqueduct
Arcos da Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
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0.4 miE
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0.5 miE
Museum
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
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0.4 miNW
Palace
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Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Escadaria Selarón open?

Escadaria Selarón is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Escadaria Selarón?

Nearby attractions include Monastery of Saint Theresa, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Sala Cecilia Meireles, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk), Arcos da Lapa, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk), Lapa, Rio de Janeiro (7 min walk).

How to get to Escadaria Selarón by public transport?

The nearest stations to Escadaria Selarón:

Tram

Portinha • Lines: Bonde de Santa Teresa (3 min walk)
Stop (4 min walk)

Metro

Glória • Lines: 1, 2 (11 min walk)
Cinelândia • Lines: 1, 2 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Cinelândia • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (11 min walk)
Antônio Carlos • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (15 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Menezes Côrtes (19 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (28 min walk)

Ferry

Praça XV • Lines: Charitas - Praça XV, Cocotá - Praça XV, Paquetá - Praça XV, Praça Arariboia - Praça XV, Praça XV - Charitas, Praça XV - Cocotá, Praça XV - Paquetá, Praça XV - Praça Arariboia (27 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (29 min walk)

Aerialway

Américo Brum • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (38 min walk)