Convent of Saint Antony

The Convent of Saint Antony features characteristic elements of Portuguese colonial architecture with a substantial cross in its garden and two internal courtyards.

The structure represents a notable example of religious architecture from Brazil's colonial period, incorporating regional adaptations to traditional Portuguese design principles.

The convent maintains original features including the kitchen's conical hooded chimney and an aqueduct system that illustrates colonial engineering methods.

The religious complex provides visitors access to examine Portuguese colonial architectural elements while learning about early Brazilian religious institutions.

The building includes specific structural innovations that adapted European religious architecture to tropical conditions through its ventilation and water management systems.

Location: São Luís

Address: Praça Antonio Lobo - São Luís-MA

GPS coordinates: -2.52686,-44.29920

Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:50