Church of Our Lady of Bonsucesso
Caracteristics
Original name:
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Bonsucesso
Kind of building:
Church
Religion:
Main style:
Barroco
Original building erected:
1582
Current building erected:
1780
Supporting entity:
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Celebrations:
Padre Anchieta (june, 9)
Santa Isabel (july, 4)
The History
Originally called Our Lady of Mercy Church, becomes Our Lady of Bonsucesso in the early eighteenth century.
It had as the first building, a simple clay chapel, dated 1567, just before the foundation of the Holy House of Mercy (1582).
Rebuilt in 1754 and renovated in the late nineteenth century, it was at the foot of Castle Hill, whose only current memory is the beginning of Ladeira of Mercy that gave access to the hill (located on the right side of the church).
It is integrated into the wide architectural complex of the Holy House of Mercy. To your right is the old Gathering of Orphans of the Holy House, built in 1739, which was meant to support needy orphans and in your left is the old part of the Holy House of Mercy.
During its last renovation, the façade was enriched with a limestone stone gate and a bell gable.
Curiosities
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Photos - Old Ones
Photos - Inside
Photos - Outside
How to get there?
Nearest subway station:
Cinelândia (about 2,953 ft)
Use the subway! Get off at the subway station "Cinelândia" and look for "F - Santa Luzia" exit..
Using this exit you will arrive at Av. Rio Branco having the Santa Luzia street in your back. It will be easy to find it.
It will take us straight to our final destination, passing by the Church of Santa Luzia (on the left).
Location
Address:
Largo da Misericórdia, S/N
Phone:
(21) 2220-3001
eMail:
None
Website:
None
Open hours:
Monday to friday, from 8 am to 3:30 pm
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