Our Lady of the Rosary Church

Our Lady of the Rosary Church is a Catholic temple in São Gonçalo do Sapucaí featuring four stone columns on its facade that frame the central entrance and accent the sides. The building sits in Praça Getúlio Vargas, also called Largo do Rosário, and operates under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Campanha.

The church bell contains an inscription suggesting construction before 1808, though official records place the building in 1850. This gap between the bell's inscription and documented history remains a puzzle about the building's origins.

This place holds deep meaning for the Black Brazilian community, as Our Lady of the Rosary served as a patron saint during slavery. The spiritual connection remains visible in how people gather here to worship and remember this heritage.

The church sits in the heart of town on a central square, making it easy to reach on foot. Visitors should plan their visit around service times and check locally for opening hours before arrival.

Metal roosters are mounted on the facade and serve as traditional weather indicators according to local folklore. These details give the building a distinctive character that many visitors overlook.

Location: São Gonçalo do Sapucaí

Inception: 1850

GPS coordinates: -21.89442,-45.59272

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14