Group of Houses of the Santa Casa de Misericórdia
Group of Houses of the Santa Casa de Misericórdia, Colonial monument complex in João Pessoa, Brazil.
The Group of Houses of the Santa Casa de Misericórdia features both Mannerist and Baroque architectural elements across its collection of buildings.
Established in 1612, this complex served as a branch of Santa Casa da Misericórdia, providing medical care and social assistance during Brazil's colonial period.
The buildings demonstrate the architectural evolution from Portuguese colonial influences through their symmetrical designs and proportional construction methods.
The monument remains protected by IPHAN, Brazil's National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage, with exterior viewing available throughout the year.
Five distinct ceramic ornaments imported from Santo António do Vale da Piedade factory in Portugal decorate the columns of the garden area.
Location: João Pessoa
Inception: 1612
Architectural style: Mannerist architecture, baroque architecture, mannerism
GPS coordinates: -7.11877,-34.88364
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:59
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