Church of St. Francis of Paula
Caracteristics
Original name:
Igreja de São Francisco de Paula
Kind of building:
Church
Religion:
Main style:
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Original building erected on:
1757
Current building erected on:
1865
Supporting entity:
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Celebrations:
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The History
Built to replace the hermitage that had been in place since 1757, it had as its objective to house all the brothers and devotees of San Francisco de Paula, who were often obliged to attend Mass outside it, and better to honor their patron .
Thus, on January 5, 1759, the initial mark of the new church was launched and construction work began. Just 42 years later, in 1801, part of the church is considered completed, so the works of interior decoration begins and the image of St. Francis of Paula is transferred to it.
On April 12, 1865, 106 years after the official beginning of the works, it is considered entirely finished, being defined the date of May 7, 1865 as its inauguration date.
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Location
Address:
Largo de São Francisco de Paula, S/N
Phone:
(21) 2509-0068
eMail:
Don´t have.
Website:
None.
Open hours:
Monday to friday, from 9 am to 1: pm
How to get there?
Nearest subway station:
Carioca (about 984 ft)
Use the subway! Get off at the subway station "Carioca" and look for "Acesso C - Convento de Santo Antônio" exit. By it, you will be at Largo da Carioca, facing the "Rua da Carioca" (street), your next waypoint
Cross to the other side of the street and turn left, following the Carioca Street. At the end of the first block, turn right on the street Ramalho Ortigão.
Before reaching the end of the street Ramalho Ortigão you will be already able to see the back of the church, on your left. Continue on the street Ramalho Ortigão until you can see the front of the church and its respective entry.
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