Convent of Santo Antônio, Colonial Franciscan monastery on Santo Antônio Hill, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Convent of Santo Antonio features a rectangular church with a single nave and gilded woodwork decorating the main chapel and side altars.
The establishment dates to 1592 when Franciscan monks arrived in Rio de Janeiro, with the current structure completed in 1773.
The convent houses imperial mausoleums containing remains of Brazilian royal family members, reflecting the connection between church and state.
Visitors can access the convent Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 18:30, with reduced hours during weekends and no wheelchair accessibility.
The sacristy displays Portuguese tiles depicting miracles of Santo Antonio and contains a carved jacaranda wood chest against marble-inlaid floors.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant
Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 07:30-18:30; Samedi 07:30-11:30,14:30-18:00; Dimanche 09:30-11:30
Phone: +552122620129
GPS coordinates: -22.90736,-43.17912
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
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