Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos, Minor basilica in Tijuca, Brazil
The Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos features neo-Byzantine architecture with neo-Romanesque elements, decorated with stained glass windows, mosaics, and colored marbles.
Originally located on Morro do Castelo in central Rio de Janeiro, the church was demolished in 1922 and rebuilt in Tijuca between 1928 and 1931.
The church holds the original statue of Saint Sebastian and hosts an annual procession on January 20th from Tijuca to Russell Square.
Regular religious services take place daily at the church, which includes social programs supporting local families through initiatives like Creche Chapeuzinho Marrom.
The church contains the foundation marker of Rio de Janeiro city and formerly housed the tombstone of Estácio de Sá, the city's founder.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
GPS coordinates: -22.91907,-43.21502
Latest update: December 11, 2025 21:48
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