The most beautiful religious buildings Brazil

Built in 1724, with capital materials, it was the church of poor people and without social prestige.

Church of 1914, with Roman mouldings and Columns.

Dating back to 1804, this church housed the most sumptuous celebrations of colonial and imperial periods and, in particular, the procession of Holy Friday.

Located at the very location of the city of São Paulo, the current chapel is a replica of that of the th century. Next, the Anchieta Museum.

Completed around 1714 (the exact date of its construction is unknown), it was built on the heights, from where one has a superb view of the Potengi River. It is one of the oldest churches in the city, built by slaves. The original form was probably more modest; the sacristy, tower and side aisle were added later. Around it, the original paving, of the Moleque pe type, can still be found. Mass in Latin is still celebrated on Sundays, according to the most traditional ritual of Catholicism

It served as the starting point for the cable car that connected it to the Fort of the Three Kings. The place where this church is located today was originally occupied by the first chapel of the city, built in 1619, of which some walls still exist. It has undergone several modifications: it was transformed into a Calvinist temple during the Dutch invasion, in 1786 it received the baptistery and in 1862 its tower was completed. In 1994 it underwent a major restoration, during which the added elements were removed.

From the th century.

They date from 1590, but were completed in 1783. Different styles, therefore. Beautiful Portuguese tiles from the 18th century and pieces of sacred art from the 17th to 19th centuries. This architectural ensemble is one of the most remarkable baroque ensembles in Brazil. We will appreciate the church of São Francisco and the convent of Santo Antônio, the chapel of the Third Order of São Francisco, the chapel of São Benedito, the house of prayer, called golden chapel.

It was during the Dutch domination (1630-1654) that the Jewish-Portuguese communities came to settle, taking advantage of the great religious tolerance of the Batavians. This synagogue is the oldest synagogue in America, operating from 1641 to 1654. The building was archaeologically excavated and opened to the public in 2001. The floor and objects from the 17th century, such as the Mikvê, a small bathtub used in purification rituals, are on display.

Located at the top of the Escadaria do Rosario, it is considered the most beautiful church on the island. The brotherhood of Nossa Senhora do Rosario e São Benedito dos homens pretos was founded in 1750 and it was slaves who built the church in just over 40 years between 1787 and 1830. This unusually long construction time for this type of church can be explained by the origin of the inhabitants of the neighbourhood at that time. They were poor whites and descendants of slaves.

What was only a small wooden chapel in the early 18th century became the main church of the city. It is the main church of the Archdiocese of Curitiba, built between 1876 and 1893, and the seat of the eponymous parish, which was created in 1668, when Curitiba was still a village, under the authority of the Bishopric of Rio de Janeiro. The present building dates from the end of the 19th century, in neo-Gothic style, inspired by the cathedral of Barcelona.

This small white church is the oldest in the town, built in 1737. In the 19th century it was the temple of the Franciscans, then in the 19th century it was the parish of Polish immigrants. It was renovated in 1880 on the occasion of the visit of Emperor Dom Pedro II. It was at this time that the tower was built. It then became the preferred place of worship for German immigrants in the region. Since its last restoration in 1980, it has been home to the Curitiba Museum of Sacred Art.