An example of baroque colonial architecture the church was built from 1775 to about 1877. As all important structures of the time it faces the bay of Guanabara, as that was the main entry into the city. Being in one of the busiest areas of the city these days it faces constantly a lot of traffic flowing from all parts of the city into the center.
It is still popular however for high society and celebrity weddings
Open 8a-4p M-F, 8a-noon Sa-Su
Praça Pio X
Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20040 Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20040 Brazil
21 2233 2324
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