Church of Saint Francis of Paola
Church of Saint Francis of Paola, Colonial church in Goiás, Brazil
The Church of Saint Francis of Paola stands with white walls, arched windows, and a central bell tower measuring three stories in height.
Built in 1761 during Brazil's gold rush period, this religious structure represents the expansion of Portuguese colonial influence in the Goiás region.
The church maintains regular Catholic services and holds special celebrations on April 2nd, commemorating the feast day of Saint Francis of Paola.
Located at coordinates -15.933842, -50.141848, the church opens daily for visitors and features informative panels explaining its architectural elements.
The building carries three distinct heritage designations: IPHAN listing, Portuguese Influence Heritage, and SPPC Good Class certification.
Location: Goiás
Inception: 1761
GPS coordinates: -15.93384,-50.14185
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:50
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