Iglesias históricas del Delta del Parnaíba

Historic Churches & Shrines

This collection highlights the religious architecture of the Parnaíba Delta and surrounding coastal regions. It features colonial-era structures like the 18th-century Igreja Matriz in Viçosa do Ceará and historic chapels dating back to 1711. These sites represent the transition from Jesuit missions to established parish churches, showcasing simple lime-and-stone construction and traditional Portuguese influences typical of northeastern Brazil's religious heritage.