#233 of 1,013 things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Churches & Cathedrals

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Dec 2014

Amazing Place for those who like to observe how people go about their spiritual/religions traditions and customs. This church is a place where you can admire the interior architecture while you can appreciate its coolness and shelter from the outside sweltering heat.

By Débora

“Experiência histórica”

Jun 2024

It's exciting to visit historical places and be enchanted by all the details... the floor, the benches, the energy of the place... the church gave me peace and I wondered who had attended it in the past... they say there was a water tap water in that place that supposedly performed miracles... in the place where there is now a tap in the sacristy. As a lover of Brazilian History, I have a lot of appreciation for this church in the center of Rio de Janeiro.

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Neighborhood: Centro

Downtown Rio is the place where this city was born. With modern skyscrapers sharing space with historical buildings and landmarks, this neighbourhood is living proof that the old and the new can live together harmoniously. As you would expect, downtown is where all major companies house their offices. However, the region isn’t restricted to businesses. Gems such like the “Paço Imperial,” which is a cultural centre that used to serve as a residence for governors of Brazil, can be found here. Pedra do Sal, a Monday night street party, is also in this neighbourhood. This landmark is the birthplace of samba and is famous for its “roda de sambas” (“dance circles”). Stop in for one and get closer to discovering where Brazilian happiness comes from.

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Cinelândia • 5 min walk
Carioca • 8 min walk

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Amazing Place

Dec 2014 • Solo

Amazing Place for those who like to observe how people go about their spiritual/religions traditions and customs. This church is a place where you can admire the interior architecture while you can appreciate its coolness and shelter from the outside sweltering heat.

Written February 10, 2015

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Débora

Niteroi, RJ207 contributions

Historical experience

Jun 2024 • Solo

It's exciting to visit historical places and be enchanted by all the details... the floor, the benches, the energy of the place... the church gave me peace and I wondered who had attended it in the past... they say there was a water tap water in that place that supposedly performed miracles... in the place where there is now a tap in the sacristy. As a lover of Brazilian History, I have a lot of appreciation for this church in the center of Rio de Janeiro.

Written June 17, 2024

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.