Santuário Nacional de São José de Anchieta

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Santuário Nacional de São José de Anchieta, Colonial church in Anchieta, Brazil.

The National Sanctuary of Saint Joseph of Anchieta features baroque architecture with detailed wooden altars and Portuguese architectural elements throughout its structure.

The sanctuary honors Father Jose de Anchieta, a 16th-century Jesuit priest who established Catholic missions and educational programs among Indigenous communities in Brazil.

This religious building represents the fusion of Portuguese and Brazilian craftsmanship through its decorative elements, religious imagery, and architectural composition.

Located at coordinates -20.805545, -40.647354, the sanctuary opens daily for visitors and maintains regular religious services according to Catholic traditions.

The National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage recognizes this sanctuary as both a Heritage of Portuguese Influence and a protected cultural asset.

Location: Anchieta

GPS coordinates: -20.80554,-40.64735

Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:10

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