Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, 18th-century Catholic church in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The church features a stone-covered facade with large windows, curved pediment, and decorated portals containing religious medallions crafted by Lisbon sculptors.
The building served as Rio de Janeiro's Royal Chapel after 1808, hosting ceremonies for Portuguese royalty including Queen Maria I's funeral in 1816.
The interior displays Rococo woodwork created by master craftsman Inácio Ferreira Pinto, featuring gilded carvings and religious sculptures throughout the nave.
The church maintains regular mass schedules and accepts visitors, with QR codes available for digital donations and information about religious services.
This church witnessed the coronations of both Brazilian emperors, Pedro I and Pedro II, marking the only imperial ceremonies of this type in South America.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Phone: +552122420830
GPS coordinates: -22.90347,-43.17547
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:35
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