Church of Saint John the Baptist
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Portuguese colonial church in Cidade Velha, Belém, Brazil.
The Church of Saint John the Baptist exhibits an octagonal nave and a central dome within its Baroque architectural design in Líbano Square.
Built in 1622 as a rammed earth structure, the church served as a prison for Jesuit priest Antônio Vieira during a 1661 uprising.
The church interior contains trompe-l'œil paintings from the Accademia di Belle Arti depicting the pilgrimage and beheading of Saint John.
The National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute completed a restoration in 1996, removing neo-Gothic alterations and preserving original canvases.
The building features quadratura paintings, a specialized technique from Bologna, creating depth through natural light and precise composition.
Location: Belém
Inception: 1622
Address: R. João Diogo, s/n - Cidade Velha, Belém - PA, 66020-280
GPS coordinates: -1.45742,-48.50269
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:51
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