Church and Convent of Our Lady of Light
Church and Convent of Our Lady of Light, Religious museum in Bom Retiro District, São Paulo, Brazil.
The Church and Convent of Our Lady of Light combines religious architecture with museum spaces displaying sacred art collections from colonial Brazil.
The construction of this religious complex, initiated during Portuguese colonial rule, reached completion in 1802 and represents Brazilian ecclesiastical architecture.
The museum section houses an extensive collection of religious artifacts, sculptures, and paintings that document Brazilian Catholic traditions through centuries.
Located near public transportation stations in central São Paulo, the museum offers guided tours in multiple languages from Tuesday through Sunday.
The building maintains original architectural elements from 1802, including carved wooden altars and decorative tiles imported directly from Portugal.
Location: Bom Retiro District
Location: São Paulo
Official opening: 1802
GPS coordinates: -23.53047,-46.63139
Latest update: April 3, 2025 07:32
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