Igreja Positivista do Brasil, Positivist temple in Glória, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Temple of Humanity stands as a neoclassical building at Benjamin Constant Street, featuring a front frieze with the motto Order and Progress.
Miguel Lemos established the Brazilian Positivist Church in May 1881, spreading Auguste Comte's philosophical and religious teachings across the nation.
The temple displays busts of 364 notable figures from religion, literature, philosophy, science, and politics in its central nave.
The building currently remains closed to visitors since 2009 due to structural issues affecting the roof section.
The temple contains historical artifacts including a bed that belonged to Tiradentes and houses a collection of 1500 ancient books.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Glória
Operator: Igreja Positivista do Brasil
Address: Rua Benjamin Constant, 74 - Glória, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20241-150 20241-150
GPS coordinates: -22.92088,-43.17923
Latest update: May 12, 2025 23:17
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