Sunday sung Mass at Glória

The route, stop by stop

1. 1

   10:30

   Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro

   Religious service, with silence and respect for worship

   Arrive 30 min early and attend the full Mass. The 11 am Mass is usually sung; choir and repertoire are not guaranteed.

   Praça Nossa Senhora da Glória, 135 - Glória

   Visiting details

   Confirm cultural visits, services and any admission fees with the custodian. Without confirmation, plan only permitted exterior viewing.

   Ask about steps, ramps and admission rules; respect worship, residents and private areas.

   ArqRio: inventário patrimonial ↗
2. 2

   12:30

   Escadaria Selarón — base e trecho inicial

   Tiles at the base and lower flight

   Tiles and the stairway’s composition introduce urban art to the Glória–Lapa route. Viewing from the base does not require climbing every step.

   Rua Joaquim Silva / Rua Manuel Carneiro, Lapa

   Visiting details

   Visit by day and check works or diversions. Steps may be slippery; the route does not require continuing uphill.

   Surfaces, slopes and weather may affect the route; adapt the walk.

   Canal institucional ↗ · Riotur: obras no Boulevard Selarón,07/07/2026 ↗
3. 3

   13:00

   Arcos da Lapa

   Sequence of arches viewed from the square

   The Arcos structure dominates Lapa’s streetscape. Observe its sequence of arches and relationship with neighborhood public space.

   Praça Cardeal Câmara, Lapa

   Visiting details

   Daytime outdoor stop. No tram ride or show is included in this listing.

   Surfaces, slopes and weather may affect the route; adapt the walk.

   Canal institucional ↗
4. 4

   13:30

   Nova Capela

   Traditional salon and roast goat

   Roast goat and a traditional salon associated with Rio’s bohemian life offer a meal at the end of the daytime Lapa route.

   Av. Mem de Sá, 96, Lapa

   Visiting details

   Confirm lunch or early dinner. Institutional listings disagree on hours; the route does not promise overnight service.

   Check steps, toilets and circulation space with the venue.

   Canal da casa ↗ · Riotur, ficha A ↗

Independent editorial research based on institutional sources. Desk research is not presented as a first-hand visit. Hours, prices and access can change. Confirm through official channels before leaving.