Selarón Steps

Lapa

The Selarón Steps are a monumental work of public art linking Lapa and Santa Teresa. Beginning in 1990, Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón covered the 215 steps and surrounding walls with thousands of colorful tiles from Brazil and around the world. The staircase was listed as municipal cultural heritage in 2005 and has become one of Rio de Janeiro's most recognizable urban settings, appearing in film, television, advertising and music videos.

Address

Rua Manuel Carneiro, s/n - Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20241-120, Brazil

GPS: -22.915292, -43.179204

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Filmed here

  • Bruce Banner descends the Selarón Steps Bruce Banner at the foot of the Selarón Steps
    The Incredible Hulk (2008)

    Film

    Banner descends the Selarón Steps

    Bruce Banner walks down the brightly tiled Selarón Steps during his daily routine in Rio, heading toward training in breathing and self-control that helps him keep his pulse and anger in check.