Convent of Mercy, Portuguese colonial convent in São Luís, Brazil.
The Convent of Mercy features Baroque architectural elements with ornate details, grand hallways, and a central courtyard surrounded by stone columns and arches.
Established in 1654, the Convent of Mercy played a central role during Portuguese colonization as a religious institution and community gathering space in São Luís.
The Brazilian Memory Foundation at the convent maintains a collection of 4,000 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and religious artifacts from colonial periods.
Located at coordinates -2.533689 and -44.304459, the convent houses the Padre Antônio Vieira Library containing 23,733 volumes and 3,217 rare literary works.
The convent functions as both a religious monument and cultural center, featuring a museum, art gallery, restaurant, and an extensive document collection.
Location: São Luís
Inception: 1654
Address: Rua da Palma, 502 – Desterro, São Luís - Maranhão
Phone: +559832213724
GPS coordinates: -2.53369,-44.30446
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:17
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