Leme Beach (Rio de Janeiro)

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Leme is named after the huge rock on the northern side of the beach which is in the shape of a rudder or "Leme". Leme is the
portion of the beach which is to the north of Princessa Isabel Avenue. It is more residential than the neighboring Copacabana Beach.
The great brazilian composer Ari Barroso made his home in the nearby hill called "Chapeu de Mangueira". The is a square named in
his honor at Antonio Vieria. This square becomes live with music each Carnaval with the famous Banda do Leme - a neighborhood
band parading down the streets of Leme.

At the opposite end of Leme is the Leme Fort. You can climb up to the top of the Leme Rock and have a wonderful vista of both
Copacabana and Leme Beachs. There is also the Whale sculpture and a walkway built along side the Leme Rock, which takes you
toward the tip.