Náboženské památky v Nova Friburgo

Religious Heritage

Nova Friburgo’s religious landscape reflects its history of European colonization, shaped by Swiss and German immigrants. This collection highlights the city's architectural diversity, from the 19th-century Neoclassical Catedral de São João Batista to the first Lutheran temple established in Latin America in 1824. The list spans central landmarks and district parishes in Lumiar and Conselheiro Paulino, showcasing the community's long-standing Catholic and Protestant traditions.

Religious Heritage – Mapa

A

Catedral de São João Batista

A 19th-century Neoclassical cathedral consecrated in 1869, located in the central Praça Dermeval Barbosa Moreira.

B

Igreja Luterana de Nova Friburgo

Founded in 1824 to serve German immigrants, this is the first Lutheran church established in Latin America.

C

Igreja de Santo Antônio

Located in the Suspiro district, this landmark church was significantly restored following the 2011 environmental disasters.

D

Matriz de Nossa Senhora das Graças

Catholic parish church serving the Olaria district.

E

Paróquia de Sant'ana

Catholic parish located in the Cônego neighborhood.

F

Paróquia São Sebastião

Parish church located in the mountainous district of Lumiar.

G

Igreja de Santa Teresinha

Catholic church situated in the Conselheiro Paulino district.

H

N. Sra. do Rosário

Local place of worship located in the Riograndina district.

I

Igreja Catolica de São Geraldo

Catholic parish serving the São Geraldo neighborhood.

J

Capela de Santo Antônio

Small chapel located in the Suspiro area, near the base of the cable car.