Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Catholic church in Aracati, Brazil
The Nossa Senhora do Rosário Mother Church features five decorated doorways on its facade and a bell tower topped with pinnacles.
Built between 1761 and the 19th century, this church replaced an earlier chapel from 1714 that had collapsed due to river floods.
The church maintains its position as the primary religious center in Aracati, hosting regular Catholic services and community gatherings.
The church building stands in Praça da Matriz square, with its geographical coordinates at -4.560873 latitude and -37.768857 longitude.
The church includes architectural elements from Bahia and Pernambuco, including stones, wood, and an altarpiece transported from these regions.
Location: Aracati
Inception: 1785
GPS coordinates: -4.56087,-37.76886
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:23
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