The mansion was renovated in the 1920s by architect Mario Vodret at the request of industrialist Henrique Lage for his wife, singer Gabriella Besanzoni.
The park was originally a sugar mill estate dating back to the early 19th century.
The courtyard pool features a distinctive Roman-style colonnade architecture.
The park serves as the permanent home for the Escola de Artes Visuais, an active arts education institution since 1975.
Portions of the park serve as a trailhead for the difficult hike up to the summit of Corcovado.
The mansion's exterior serves as a frequent backdrop for music videos and film productions.
The grounds contain remnants of old stone paths and fountains from the original 19th-century landscaping.
The park borders the Tijuca National Park, allowing for significant biodiversity including monkeys and tropical birds.
Parque Lage is a public park located at the foot of the Corcovado mountain, housing the Escola de Artes Visuais (EAV). The centerpiece is a 1920s Italian-style mansion surrounding a central courtyard with a reflecting pool. The park provides direct access to forest trails leading to the Christ the Redeemer statue. The grounds feature a mix of manicured gardens and dense Atlantic Forest vegetation. The site serves as both a cultural institution for visual arts education and a recreational public green space. A glass-roofed café operates within the central courtyard of the historic mansion.
The central courtyard of the mansion, capturing the reflecting pool with the Corcovado mountain visible through the glass roof.
Bring insect repellent as the dense vegetation can be home to mosquitoes.
Check the EAV website for current art exhibition schedules before visiting.
Wear closed-toe shoes with grip if you plan to access the forest trails.
Do not attempt the Corcovado hiking trail without adequate supplies, physical fitness, and knowledge of current trail safety conditions.
The park and the art school occasionally host private events or student exhibitions that may restrict access to specific wings of the mansion.
Avoid excessive noise near the art classrooms; proper attire is required in the cafe area.
