Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos, Minor basilica in Tijuca, Brazil
Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos is a minor basilica in Tijuca built with neo-Byzantine design and neo-Romanesque details. The interior features stained glass windows, mosaics, and colored marble finishes throughout the sacred space.
The basilica originally stood on Morro do Castelo in central Rio before being demolished in 1922. It was then reconstructed at its present Tijuca location between 1928 and 1931.
The church preserves the original statue of Saint Sebastian, which visitors can see within the sacred space. Each year on January 20th, the community holds a procession that moves from Tijuca to Russell Square, bringing local devotees together.
The building is open daily for regular religious services and welcomes visitors to pray or reflect within its walls. The surrounding Tijuca area is accessible by local transport, making it easy to reach from other parts of the city.
Inside the walls sits a foundation marker that commemorates Rio de Janeiro's founding moment. The church once held the tombstone of Estácio de Sá, the city's founder, connecting this site directly to the city's origins.
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