Church of Our Lady of the Conception
Church of Our Lady of the Conception, Colonial church in Almofala, Brazil
The Church of Our Lady of the Conception features elaborate altars, stone walls, and architectural elements that represent Portuguese colonial design in northeastern Brazil.
Constructed in 1702 by Mercedarian friars, this religious structure marks an early period of Portuguese settlement and demonstrates the expansion of Catholic influence in colonial Brazil.
The building combines Portuguese architectural traditions with local construction methods, displaying the integration of European religious practices in Brazilian coastal communities.
Visitors can access the church year-round and observe the preservation work conducted by IPHAN, which maintains the structure's historical authenticity and architectural integrity.
The church stands as one of the few remaining examples of early 18th-century religious architecture in Ceará state that retains its original structural elements.
Location: Itarema
Inception: 1702
GPS coordinates: -2.94000,-39.82639
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:20
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