Religiøse steder i Brasilien

Famous Religious Sites

Brazil’s religious landscape spans centuries, showcasing architectural styles from colonial Baroque to bold Modernism. This collection includes Ouro Preto’s gold-laden Rococo churches and Oscar Niemeyer’s futuristic designs in Brasília and Belo Horizonte. Iconic landmarks like Rio's Art Deco Christ the Redeemer stand alongside the massive Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida, a major pilgrimage site. From the stone-clad cathedrals of the south to the historic Jesuit structures in Salvador, these sites reflect the nation's deep spiritual heritage and artistic evolution.

Famous Religious Sites — Kort

Wolffystyle / CC-BY-SA-3.0

A

Christ the Redeemer

Iconic Art Deco statue representing Jesus located atop Corcovado mountain, offering panoramic views of the city. It is a symbol of Christianity and Brazilian cultural heritage.

Morio / CC-BY-SA-3.0

B

São Paulo Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Assumption and Saint Paul, also known as the See Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic…

Filipo Tardim / CC BY-SA 4.0

C

Cathedral of Brasília

The Cathedral of Brasília is the Roman Catholic cathedral serving Brasília, Brazil, and serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Brasília.

Thaís Fernanda Pereira / CC-BY-SA

D

Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes

The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, is a Catholic church located in the Brazilian city of Canela, Rio Grande do Sul.

José Luiz / CC BY-SA 3.0

E

Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida

The Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady Aparecida is a prominent Roman Catholic basilica in Aparecida, Brazil.

Luis Dantas / Public domain

F

Dom Bosco Church

Visit one the most beautiful churches in the city named after an Italian priest. Don't forget to notice its beautiful interior.

Erikson Verissimo / CC BY-SA 4.0

G

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a Rococo Catholic church in Ouro Preto, Brazil.

Sailko / CC BY 3.0

H

Igreja do Bonfim

The Church of Our Lord of Bonfim is the most famous of the Catholic churches of Salvador, in the State of Bahia, Brazil.

Regina Giovanini Geraldino / CC-BY-SA

I

Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church

The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, popularly called the Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church, is one…

Andreborgeslopes / CC BY-SA 3.0

J

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a chapel in Pampulha region of Belo Horizonte, in the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil.

Andrevruas / CC BY 3.0

K

Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro or as the Cathedral of St.

Chico / CC BY-SA 3.0

L

Penha Convent

Penha Convent is a convent in Vila Velha, Brazil, on the top of a high mountain overlooking the cities of Vitória and Vila Velha.

Morio / CC-BY-SA-3.0

M

Sao Bento Monastery

When in Sao Paulo, don't forget to visit this beautiful monastery which is an icon of architecture with beautiful decorations inside.

DeborahBP / CC BY-SA 4.0

N

Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth of Exile

The Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth of Exile is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church located in the city of Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Lechatjaune / CC BY-SA 3.0

O

Igreja Matriz São Pedro

Built in 1944 using approximately 78,000 blocks of basalt stone, this Neo-Romanesque church features a 46-meter-high tower and stained-glass windows depicting the life of Saint Peter.

[2] / CC BY 2.0

P

Cathedral Basilica of Salvador

The Cathedral Basilica of Salvador, officially dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ and named Primatial Cathedral Basilica of the…

Planlæg din rejse med Tripomatic