Capela do Pilar, Colonial church in Ribeirão Pires, Brazil.

Capela do Pilar is an 18th-century Catholic chapel in Ribeirão Pires, Brazil. Its small front elevation has a bell tower added in 1809 and a nave with a single full-arch doorway. A recessed veranda on the side is typical of bandeirante buildings, and the structure remains largely unchanged.

The building was founded in 1714 by bandeirante Antonio Corrêa de Lemos following his recovery from illness. The bell tower was added in 1809 by Captain João Franco da Rocha, making this one of the oldest surviving colonial churches in the region.

The church continues to serve Catholic congregations and remains a gathering place for religious observances in the Pilar district. It bridges everyday community worship with its historical importance as a neighborhood landmark.

Access to the site is arranged through the local parish office, which can provide information about the building and organize visits. It is best to contact the parish in advance to confirm access and learn about current visiting conditions.

The chapel kept its 1714 structure almost unchanged; the bell tower was added only in 1809 by captain-mor João Franco da Rocha, paid for by farmer João José Barbosa Ortiz, whose lands covered much of the old Caguaçu district. A recessed side veranda is a detail typical of bandeirante-era building.