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PORTO SEGURO
Churches
Matriz da Nossa Senhora da Pena
In spite of the actual facade being
in the architectonic style of the 18th century, it still maintains its structure
of the 16th century. The tower for example, still maintains the layer of
potsherd from Macau, China. Built in 1535 by order of the donator Pero de Campos
Tourinho, it guards sacred images of the 16th and 17th centuries, that are
considered to be the Assisi (1503) and our Lady of Pena (patroness of the place).
Praça Pero de Campos Tourinho - Cidade Alta.
Our Lady of Mercy Church
(Igreja Nossa Senhora de Misericórdia)
The oldest church of Brazil was
constructed in 1526, going through a reform in 1935. It rustic aspect in its
interior was preserved guarding images of baroque style, with the outstanding
image of the Senhor dos Passos, with eyes of Glass, teeth of ivory, ruby, drops
and natural hair and a crucified Christ, in natural size, sculptured in wood.
Praça Senhora dos Passos - Cidade Histórica - Cidade Alta.
Saint Benedict Church
(Igreja de São Benedito)
Built be the Jesuits in 1549 or 1551.
It was also known as Saint Peter and Our Lady of the Rosary. It is in he middle
of the ruins of the old Jesuit School. |
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