Convento dos Mercedários
Convento dos Mercedários, Baroque monastery in Campina, Belém, Brazil.
The Convento dos Mercedários features thick stone walls, curved facades, and architectural elements from the colonial period in northern Brazil.
Built in 1640 by friars Pedro de La Rua and João das Mercês from Quito, the monastery served religious purposes until 1794 when the Crown seized it.
The monastery complex includes the Igreja das Mercês, displaying Portuguese colonial influence through its architectural design and religious significance in Amazonian culture.
The Federal University of Pará currently operates within sections of the building, offering educational programs and research facilities focused on heritage studies.
A substantial fire in 1978 damaged the structure severely, yet the restoration preserved the original stone walls and baroque characteristics.
Location: Belém
Inception: 1640
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: Campina
Address: Portão 1, Blvd. Castilhos França, s/n - Campina, Belém - PA, 66010-020
GPS coordinates: -1.45036,-48.50072
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:33
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