Escadaria Selarón
The Escadaria Selarón is a world-famous flight of steps between the Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods, entirely covered in ceramic tiles by the Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón.
Selarón called the work "my tribute to the Brazilian people," a living, ever-changing project he began in 1990 and kept adding to for the rest of his life. The staircase runs 125 meters over 215 steps, covered in tiles of different colors, sizes, and shapes, some bearing images of their own.
It is considered the third most sought-out tourist attraction in Rio, behind only Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
How to go
It is a walk of about 10 minutes from the studio.
Visit info
- Address
- Rua Manoel Carneiro, Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
Walking directions
Stories about this place
Escadaria Selarón
Jorge Selarón’s tiled stair between Lapa and Santa Teresa is a work he called a tribute to the Brazilian people.
Lapa: The Birthplace of Rio’s Bohemian Spirit
Lapa is a Centro neighborhood of historic streets and a night scene that still draws musicians and late tables.
Stay nearby
Stay at Mural da Lapa and walk up the tiled steps one artist called his tribute to Brazil.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Escadaria Selarón from Mural da Lapa?
About 10 minutes on foot from the studio. Open the walking directions above for the exact route.