Penha Convent, Religious sanctuary on coastal cliff in Vila Velha, Brazil.
The Penha Convent stands 154 meters above sea level, offering views of Vila Velha, Vitória, and the Atlantic Ocean from its hilltop location.
Friar Pedro Palácios established the convent in 1568, beginning with a hermitage and bringing a painting of Our Lady from Lisbon to initiate devotion.
The convent hosts the annual Capixaba Meeting of Men's Rosary, gathering thousands of men to pray the rosary mysteries since 2014.
The religious complex spans 632,226 square meters and contains the Friar Pedro Palácios Cave, multiple chapels, and marble altars with limited wheelchair access.
The main altar, constructed around 1800, consists of over 200 pieces made from different types of marble and underwent restoration from 2009 to 2011.
Location: Vila Velha
Inception: 1568
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Rua Vasco Coutinho 29100-231
Phone: +552733290420
Website: https://conventodapenha.org.br
GPS coordinates: -20.32931,-40.28721
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48
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