Parish Church of Our Lady of Victory

The Parish Church of Our Lady of Victory is a baroque parish church in São Cristóvão with two bell towers decorated with white Portuguese tiles and positioned on elevated ground above the town. The structure displays typical baroque features with symmetrical design and ornamental facade details.

The church was founded in 1608 by Dom Constantino Barradas, the fourth Bishop of Bahia, and was the first parish church in Sergipe. Following the Dutch occupation from 1637 to 1645, it received substantial financial support for renovation in 1702.

The interior shows simple lines interrupted by religious artworks by José Teófilo de Jesus that speak to local worshippers. These pieces shape how people experience and use the space today.

The place functions as an active religious center with regular services for the local congregation. The elevated location makes the grounds easy to locate and offers good views over São Cristóvão.

The white Portuguese tiles adorning the bell towers are an unexpected detail many visitors overlook, even though they define the look of the facade. This ceramic work quietly ties the building's heritage to Portuguese craft traditions.

Location: São Cristóvão

Inception: 1608

Architectural style: Baroque

Address: Rua Tobias Barreto - Centro, São Cristóvão - Sergipe, 49100-000

GPS coordinates: -11.01400,-37.20790

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00