Church of Our Lady of Chains

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Church of Our Lady of Chains, Colonial church building in Penedo, Brazil

The Church of Our Lady of Chains displays Portuguese colonial architecture with baroque elements and a detailed facade along the São Francisco River.

During the colonial period, Portuguese settlers established this religious structure, which received national heritage recognition from IPHAN in 2016.

The church interior features artistic works combining European designs with Brazilian craftsmanship, representing the fusion of Portuguese and local traditions.

The religious monument stands at coordinates -10.290668, -36.586232, near several hotels and restaurants in the historical district of Penedo.

Local artisans incorporated regional materials into the construction, adapting traditional Portuguese architectural techniques to Brazilian resources.

Location: Penedo

GPS coordinates: -10.29067,-36.58623

Latest update: March 16, 2025 04:35

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