The Botanical Garden is one of the noblest neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro. The area around the wonderful public gardens, noted by its imperial palm trees, stretches from Parque Lage – a palace and cultural center worth visiting – to Horto – the neighborhood behind the Botanical Garden. There are countless old homes and modern mansions. Just walk up the Rua Lopes Quintas to take a look at many of them.

 

The upper middle-class and upper class of Rio de Janeiro and an impressive array of artists inhabit the quiet neighborhood. This is one of the reasons that for the last 14 years, every August, during the Circuit das Artes event, the artists of the neighborhood open the doors of their studios to display and sell their works.

 

 

Interestingly, among the artists there are a large number of potters, which has transformed the neighborhood into a center for pottery. You can visit the studios at any time of year and is a great way to get to know the area.

 

On the website, www.ceramicanomapa.blogspot.com, there is a list of the potters with contact details, photos and a map. After a walk around the neighborhood, the best part can be a enjoying to one of the many high-end cuisines offered in the district of royalty.