Convent and Church of Saint Antony

The architectural complex includes a main church, a yard with a monumental cross, and a convent positioned on the northern side of the property.

Construction of the religious complex began in 1658, with the church receiving its consecration in 1660 and reaching completion around 1686.

The structure demonstrates early Brazilian Baroque architecture, preceding the introduction of this style in Portugal and influencing church designs across northeastern Brazil.

The Convent and Church of Saint Antony maintains its location near the Iguape estuary of the Paraguaçu River, requiring river transport for access.

By 1857, the convent population decreased to five residents, leading to abandonment in the early 1900s and removal of interior elements.

Location: Cachoeira

Inception: 1700s

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Vila de São Francisco de Iguape, às margens do rio Paraguassú, distrito de Iguape.

GPS coordinates: -12.74308,-38.87349

Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:02