| Recife - Churches - São Bento Monastery |
 This monastery is particularly famous due
to the fact that São Bento is, at the same time, the patron saint of the Abbey and the monastery. It was built in the 16th
century and is the second Benedictine monastery on Brazilian Grounds. On its façade, a coat of armor and the steeple, which dates
back to the 18th century. The church has a touch of sophisticated baroque architecture, thoroughly decorated with wood
and gold. It’s one of the richest in Olinda. On the throne in the main altar is the statue of São Bento.
Address: Rua São Bento, no number - Varadouro.
Phone: 55-81-3429-3288
Open: Every day from 9am until 11am and from 2pm until 5pm.
Mass: Monday to Saturday at 6:30am, on Sundays at 10am and 6pm. |
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