Best places: Churches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Catholic church from the 17th-century, known for its 382 steps & views over Rio, plus a funicular.

French Gothic-style cathedral with stained-glass windows, imperial tombs, sculptures & artwork.

👍👍 Really beautiful hidden treasure. Few people know of this church but it reallly is worth visiting, if you are into sacred art and architecture.

Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.

Stately church with a mix of baroque & Renaissance styles, featuring bell towers & marble interior.

👍 Well-preserved church, has an interesting confessional. A beautiful altar, images of saints, is open all day, it's free. It's in the main square, I recommend walking, it's difficult to park.

👍👍 Depois de muitos anos um padre com linguagem coloquial e mensagem tão próxima de nós. Chegou a ser acolhedor. Não sei o nome, mas soube que celebra missa às quartas 18h e domingo às 19h15. Assisti missa das 18h na quarta 27.09.23

👍👍 Landmark of Rio, masterpiece in colonial archicteture this Church is replete of history. More than a mere Catholic Church it offers Masses only at 9 & 11 o'clock also baptism & weddings. Open for visitation during these hours. There is a museum & reading room anexed to the building. Check schedule i...

👍👍 Wedding ceremony, a magical moment and teaching by the priest who celebrated. God be praised 🙏

This snug, simple, pastel pink chapel features murals by the renown painter Cândido Portinari.

👍👍 Local muito rustico, a edificação impressiona, gigantesca. Local propicio para a realização de registros fotograficos. O acesso e livre. Há muito espaço livre, sendo possivel estacionar até uma bitrem se desejar. Mas não em dias chuvosos, pois a area das ruinas não é pavimentada. A vegetação está a...

👍👍 Wonderful space, easy access, friendly hosts and with good tips from the place, the kids really enjoyed it !!! Clean and organized environment, as well as airy. I recommend!