Santa Teresa Tram

The Santa Teresa tram is one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous tourist attractions. Opened in 1896, it connects the city center to the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa.

What makes it so special is its route. Santa Teresa is a neighborhood built on a hill, and as the tram climbs, the view of the city below expands as far as the eye can see. Along the way, you can also admire the beauty of the neighborhood itself, with its cobblestone streets, 19th-century mansions, graffiti, bars studio and centuries-old trees.

You can get off at any station, explore Santa Teresa on foot, and then finish the tour by taking the tram back down to the center.

One of the most memorable moments of the trip, however, is right at the beginning: passing through the Arcos da Lapa (Lapa arches). Opened in the 18th century, the arches were originally used to bring water from the top of the mountains to the residents of the city center. With the construction of the tram, the aqueduct was converted into a viaduct.

The set is a reference to the accessible version of the tram, in which a person in a wheelchair can be positioned in the middle of the carriage.

Since the Arcos da Lapa are an important part of the tram route, it was essential for me to bring them into the set in some way. Graffiti is very common in the neighborhood, so I included an artist painting the arches with the tram on a wall in the set.

In total, the model has 1857 pieces.

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