Candelária Church, Roman Catholic church in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Candelária Church is a church building in downtown Rio de Janeiro featuring neoclassical exterior design combined with Baroque elements. The interior contains a three-aisled nave with a decorated dome, granite structural elements, and white walls throughout.
A chapel was first built on this site in 1609 by Portuguese merchants who survived a maritime disaster. Construction of the current structure later replaced this earlier place of worship.
The church hosts classical music concerts thanks to its architectural design that creates excellent acoustic qualities. Visitors can experience the sound properties during performances held throughout the year.
The church can be visited through guided tours available on weekdays. Visitors should plan ahead as the site has scheduled breaks during the day.
The church features large bronze doors created in 1901 by a Portuguese sculptor and German stained glass windows. These crafted details show the artistic connections between several European countries and Brazil.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Centro
Inception: 1811
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: Praça Pio X, s/n - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20040-020
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 07:30-12:00,13:00-16:30; Sunday 08:00-13:00
GPS coordinates: -22.90081,-43.17789
Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:27
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