Rua do Lavradio, Rio de Janeiro

The first residential street to be built in Rio de Janeiro, Rua do Lavradio is a long, cobblestone road flanked by tall, beautiful colonial buildings. Many of these have been transformed into bars and restaurants, while others are now, fittingly, antique shops. On Rua do Lavradio you will find the excellent Feira do Rio Antigo, a bustling clothes, arts, and antique market held on the first Saturday of every month. The bars and restaurants all have nice tables and chairs, making this a wonderful spot to enjoy a cold drink or a bite to eat as you watch passersby on the street outside.