Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Amparo, Catholic church in Valença, Brazil

Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Amparo is a Catholic church in Valença, Bahia, standing on the Alto do Amparo, one of the highest points of the city. From the church grounds, visitors see the city below, the Una River that crosses it, the surrounding mangroves and Tinharé Island, with Morro de São Paulo in the distance.

Construction began in 1800 and underwent significant renewal in the early 1800s under the direction of Bernardino de Senna Madureira. The renovations followed simplified architectural designs that shaped the building into its present form.

Nossa Senhora do Amparo is the patron saint of workers and of Valença. The church's feast runs from 30 October to 8 November, when devotees celebrate the Eucharist and continue a long-standing local tradition; on 10 November the city's own anniversary is marked.

The church sits on a hilltop and offers views of Tinharé Island and the Una River from its elevated position. Visitors should expect to climb to reach the entrance, but the panoramic vistas from above reward the effort.

The left sacristy holds 19th-century Portuguese tiles featuring white patterns on yellow backgrounds, showcasing craftsmanship from an earlier era. The left tower houses a clock from 1882 that has marked time in the town for more than a century.