Basilica and Monastery of St. Benedict, Olinda
Basilica and Monastery of St. Benedict, Olinda, Benedictine monastery and church in Olinda, Brazil
The monastery and church occupy a hilltop location in the historic center of Olinda, featuring Portuguese Baroque architectural elements and ornate wooden carvings.
Portuguese Benedictine monks established the monastery in 1592, but Dutch invaders burned it down, leading to its reconstruction between 1688 and 1692.
The main chapel displays Northern Portuguese craftsmanship with its detailed altarpiece and tribunes, connecting it stylistically to the Monastery of Tibães in Braga.
The monastery maintains regular religious services and educational activities, with special celebrations on March 21 and July 11 for Saint Benedict.
In 2001, the entire main altar was dismantled for restoration and later exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
Location: Olinda
Website: https://mosteirodesaobentodeolinda.com.br
GPS coordinates: -8.01920,-34.85222
Latest update: May 15, 2025 00:50
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