Church of the Holy Cross of the Military
Church of the Holy Cross of the Military, Colonial religious building in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Church of the Holy Cross of the Military features a facade with four marble statues of evangelists and combines Ionic and Corinthian architectural elements.
Constructed between 1780 and 1811, the church replaced an older chapel from 1628 and was designed by Portuguese military engineer José Custodio de Sá e Faria.
The Brotherhood of the Holy Cross of the Military maintains this religious center, which represents Portuguese architectural influence in Brazilian colonial structures.
The church stands near other heritage sites in Centro district, offering regular religious services and guided visits to its architectural elements.
The building's facade incorporates design elements from Rome's Church of Gesù while adapting them specifically for Brazilian colonial architecture.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Centro
Inception: 1811
Address: Rua Primeiro de Março, 36 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20010-000
GPS coordinates: -22.90216,-43.17568
Latest update: March 21, 2025 00:51
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