Convento de Santo Antônio
Neighborhood: Centre
Nearest Train: Carioca
Phone: +55 21 2262 0129
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Easily the oldest church in Rio, Convento de Santo Antônio was finished in 1620, and was one of the most powerful religious centres in colonial times. It is known as "Saint Anthony of the rich," as opposed to "Saint Anthony of the poor," in another part of town. It consists of the convent itself and two churches. Inside the church of the Ordem Terceira de São Francisco da Penitência, the wood nave and ceiling frescos depict the glorification of St. Francis. Inside St. Anthony's, the marble and tile sacristy pictures the miracles he performed.
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Franciscan colonial-style convent and church
Neighborhood: Centre
Nearest Train: Carioca
Phone: +55 21 2262 0129
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Easily the oldest church in Rio, Convento de Santo Antônio was finished in 1620, and was one of the most powerful religious centres in colonial times. It is known as "Saint Anthony of the rich," as opposed to "Saint Anthony of the poor," in another part of town. It consists of the convent itself and two churches. Inside the church of the Ordem Terceira de São Francisco da Penitência, the wood nave and ceiling frescos depict the glorification of St. Francis. Inside St. Anthony's, the marble and tile sacristy pictures the miracles he performed.
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Nice saint palce!
This place you go to ask for a good marriage ,that's the tradition.Cool!Brazilians are very reli...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 02 2008
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