Convent and Church of Santo Antônio, Religious complex in Recife, Brazil.
The Convent and Church of Santo Antônio features baroque architecture with ornate decorations, including a chapel known as Capela Dourada with detailed designs.
The religious site was constructed during the Portuguese Empire period and received official heritage status from IPHAN, Brazil's national heritage institute, in 1938.
The complex represents the strong influence of Catholic traditions and Franciscan order in northeastern Brazil, preserving Portuguese colonial religious architectural elements.
The structure stands within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Olinda e Recife at coordinates 8°3'44.7"S and 34°52'38.5"W, near central Recife.
The Capela Dourada inside the complex contains extensive gilded woodwork and decorative elements that demonstrate Brazilian colonial religious art techniques.
Location: Recife
Phone: +558132240493
Website: https://ofmsantoantonio.org
GPS coordinates: -8.06234,-34.87746
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:03
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