THE MOST IMPORTANT CHURCHES OF RIO DE JANEIRO

In this article we will tell you about the 9 most important churches in Rio. They are:

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Church of Our Lady of Candelaria
Outeiro of Glory
monastery of St. benedict
Penha Shrine Basilica
Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church
St. Sebastian Parish of the Capuchin Friars
St. Sebastian’s Cathedral
St. Judas Thaddeus Parish
St. Anthony’s Convent

First of all, we would like to remind you that if you want to pass the Metropolitan Cathedral, it is contemplated on our City Tour, which passes other sights such as Christ and Sugar Loaf as well. Visit the Tour page here.

Catholicism is to this day the major religion in Brazil. Its establishment, through the Jesuit missionaries who came along with the Portuguese in the colonization, were decisive for the religious, social, artistic and political scenarios of our country.

As legacy and heritage of the history of its expansion in the country, the Catholic Church has left us great architectural heritage, present in various regions of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Meet the most beautiful and historically important churches of Rio:

1- CHURCH OF NOSSA SENHORA DA CANDELÁRIA

Landmark of the city, the Candelaria took almost 200 years to be built, between the 16th and 18th centuries. Stage for the most important weddings of Rio’s high society, the church was also chosen in 2016 as the venue for hosting the Olympic Pira

2- OUTEIRO DA GLÓRIA

Better known as Church of Glory, it is one of the most characteristic monuments of the city and a very important heritage of the colonial period. It is easily visible from the Flamengo embankment and surrounding neighborhood, due to its high location.

3- MOSTEIRO DE SÃO BENTO

Another landmark of colonial architecture was erected by monks from Bahia and founded at the request of the inhabitants of the newly founded city.

4- BASÍLICA SANTUÁRIO DA PENHA

More popularly called the Penha Church, it has an impressive 365-step staircase and is the most sought after by promise-payers who climb the stairs on foot or on their knees.

ABOUT OUR CHURCH SELECTION IN RIO DE JANEIRO

We seek to choose those churches of greatest importance in the city. In addition, we also take into account the architectural beauty and its internal monuments. A great way to get to know some of them (from the outside) is by taking the S2RIO bike ride. More info here. :]

5- IGREJA NOSSA SENHORA DO CARMO

The interior of this church has a breathtaking beauty. It was the royal chapel of D. João VI, place of the coronations of D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II, besides all the royal marriages. Nowadays it is much in demand for luxurious weddings. Certainly one of the most beautiful churches in Rio de Janeiro!

6- PARÓQUIA SÃO SEBASTIÃO DOS FRADES CAPUCHINOS

Originally located in Morro do Castelo, this church was rebuilt in Tijuca – North Zone of Rio de Janeiro – after the demolition of the hill in 1922.

7- CATEDRAL DE SÃO SEBASTIÃO

Better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral, its very unique cone-shaped architecture stands out and can be seen from various points of the city center. It has 64 meters of internal height and can hold up to 20,000 people standing.

8- PARÓQUIA SÃO JUDAS TADEU

São Judas Tadeu is the patron of the Flamengo Regatta Club. The popularity of the carioca team ends up gathering faithful and fans in this parish, which was founded in 1945 and is located in Cosme Velho.

9- CONVENTO DE SANTO ANTÔNIO

Located in the city center, near Carioca station, this convent forms, together with the neighboring Church of the Third Order of St. Francis of Penance, one of the oldest and most important remaining colonial settlements in the city, dating from 1592.