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Rua Teresa

State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

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Rua Teresa, located in the city of Petrópolis in the state of Rio de Janeiro, is considered the largest fashion hub in the Serrana region, with more than 1200 stores and contributes to the realization of approximately 40,000 jobs for the city.

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Contents

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Rua Teresa (Hoo-ah Teh-ray-zah), the commercial heartbeat of Petrópolis and one of the largest open-air shopping districts in Latin America. Stretching for over two kilometers through a narrow valley, this street is a…

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  2. 2Textile Origins — The Northern End

    We start at the northern end of the street, where the historical connection to the textile factories is most evident. Many of the buildings here still retain the architectural features of early industrial warehouses—large windows…

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  3. 3Closing

    Our walk along Rua Teresa concludes, but the impact of this street on the identity of Petrópolis is lasting. We have seen how a simple industrial road transformed into a national landmark of fashion and entrepreneurship. …

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What is Rua Teresa?

Rua Teresa is a place in State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil with 3 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationState of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
TypeHeritage
Story sections3
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-22.5248, -43.1714
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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