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  • L S
    8 contributions
    Kindness exemplified
    I would like to thank the kind gentleman today who was manning the office box adjacent to the church for kindly ordering me a e-hailing transport back to my hotel through his app. My app was not working well and it was so frustrating. It is the Christian kindness exemplified by him that stands out to a visitor despite our language barrier, a credit to the institution he is working for. God bless you.
    Review of: Sao Bento Monastery
    Written March 19, 2023
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  • Jack Miller
    Czech Republic26 contributions
    Glorious place, very beautiful.
    A tour of ancient Jerusalem, a well-designed model, rich in detail and having your own very friendly and knowledgeable local guide to history, this place is worth visiting, it exudes incredible peace and learning.
    Review of: Jerusalem Cultural Center
    Written June 16, 2020
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  • Myo M
    Coquitlam, Canada24,662 contributions
    A reminder of the Spanish South America :)
    After having seen quite a number of "big & elaborate" cathedrals in the Spanish South America (countries such as Peru, Chile, Argentina & Uruguay) but in Brazil only those which are either big but not elaborate (such as the "main cathedrals" of Porto Alegre & Sao Paulo) or elaborate but "not so big" (not cathedrals but more like smaller churches & monasteries such as the Sao Bentos & Sao Franciscos which are of modest size but quite beautiful inside), it was kind of a "refreshing moment" I would say to be at this church with "both attributes": of a size for it to be termed "a catedral instead of an igreja"; and with elaborateness such as shrines along the length (leading to the altar), colorful art scenes above both along the ceiling & inside the dome, two raised structures like pulpits or such (one on each side of the altar) each supported from underneath by a "winged angel" & also a stairway with its one side just "fully carved" with beautiful scenes.

    Coming by metro, Uruguaiana Station (both Lines 1 & 2) is where to get off from which it's just a 5-to-10-minute walk heading east to this church (with its dome clearly visible on one end of the big street right beside the station), and yes actually also should not be missed after this church, by continuing your way north (to the left after coming out from the side of the "big facade") with the way winding through the narrow streets of the old 'centro' part of the city for about 15 minutes, is Sao Bento Monastery with a gold-glittered interior which I would just describe as "quite literally so" (yes a "very worthwhile" site to visit despite its modest size).
    Review of: Church of Our Lady of the Candelária
    Written November 21, 2019
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  • Lucian B
    Champlin, MN147 contributions
    Awesome church
    Great architecture with gold leafs ceiling and walls, great sculptures and painting plus quarters for living monks
    Review of: Sao Francisco de Paula Church
    Written November 12, 2018
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  • Sarah MP
    22 contributions
    The most beautiful convent I've ever seen.
    Breathtakingly beautiful. Hidden behind a plain conventional facade, walk inside to discover one of the most amazing places. The gold, the craftsmanship, the sheer beauty takes your breath away.
    Review of: Convent of St. Anthony (Convento do Santo Antonio)
    Written February 12, 2023
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  • Evelyn B
    Maracaibo, Venezuela274 contributions
    Visit if you are in the area!
    This is an interesting cathedral, quite different from the typical churches seen around! Solemn and with beautiful stained glass windows, don't miss it if you are walking around the area.
    Review of: Catedral Presbiteriana Do Rio De Janeiro
    Written July 19, 2017
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  • jonas r
    26 contributions
    Worth a Visit
    This is a Jewish Temple, so if you like Jewish Temples you may wish to go back in time and admire this marterpiece mirrored after the Great Synagogue of Trieste, Italy. This beautiful synagogue was built in an area close to where the Rio de Janeiro Port used to be, home to the early Jewish immigrants in Rio de Janeiro, including the Praça Onze (Eleven Square) neighborhood. It still transpires grandeur in a somewhat cozy environment, charatcterized by its eclectic architectural style.
    Review of: Grande Templo Israelita do Rio de Janeiro
    Written August 26, 2018
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  • ktapara13
    Rio de Janeiro, RJ329 contributions
    Beautiful view of the church
    Church of Our Lady of Penna is one of the oldest in Rio. Who comes here , plus you get a grace, is dazzled with the panorama of Jacarepagua unfolding 170 meters high, surrounded by massive da Tijuca, Gavea and the mountainous Guaratiba ; see the ocean in the distance and the most varied landscape of a neighborhood that lives and flourishes under the protection of the Virgin. I liked a lot..opened this year's slope , type of trolley for easy access by foot
    Review of: Igreja Nossa Senhora da Penna
    Written September 12, 2015
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  • Tassaduq Hussain
    Multan, Pakistan3,375 contributions
    Masjid El Nur, Only Mosque in RDJ
    Masjid El Nur (locally called Mesquita da Luz) is located in Vila Isabel neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro (RDJ), Brazil, and is perhaps the only mosque of Muslims in Rio de Janeiro. It is situated on Rua Gonzaga Bastos and shares a street with both a Catholic and an Evangelical Church. The Muslims enjoy good relations with their neighbors but also sometimes experience hostile attitude from other communities due to racial inequality and discrimination and human rights violations. The beautiful green Mosque is also financed by Saudi Arabia. The nearest metro station is Saens Pena about 850 meters away.
    Review of: Mesquita da Luz
    Written July 11, 2018
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  • krjlfc86
    London, UK132 contributions
    first visit of a hare krishna temple in rio de janerio brazil
    this was initially a very hard worship place to find as the taxi drivers are NOT familiar with this location.. just remember that it is opposite the Itanhanga golf club...once u arrive it is well worth the effort ...set in peaceful surroundings u will be amazed that such temples do exist in rio de janerio,brazil ...various events are held during the day its best to always check or call before arrival....food is available at a small cost...generally a lovely place to come and find lord Krishna in Rio....JAI SHRI KRISHNA..
    Review of: Templo Hare Krishna
    Written December 21, 2015
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