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Sacred Sites of Brazil

Explore the religious heritage of Rio Grande do Sul through its diverse cathedrals, churches, and chapels. This collection highlights significant landmarks such as the stone-built Igreja Matriz São Pedro in Gramado and the Angelopolitan Cathedral in Santo Ângelo, which reflects the architecture of the Jesuit missions. From the major pilgrimage site of Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio to the Neo-Gothic spires in Venâncio Aires, these sites represent the region's deep-rooted Catholic and Lutheran traditions brought by European immigrants.

Sacred Sites of Brazil — Térkép

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Igreja Matriz São Pedro

Constructed in 1942 with approximately 78,000 basalt stones, this church features a 46-meter-high tower and stained glass windows depicting the life of Saint Peter.

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Guardian Angel Cathedral, Santo Ângelo

Guardian Angel Cathedral, also called Angelopolitan Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Santo Ângelo in the state of Rio…

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Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio

A major center for Catholic pilgrimage in southern Brazil, this sanctuary in Farroupilha honors the patroness of the region and features a large modern temple built in the 1960s.

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Catedral Metropolitana de Nossa Senhora da Divina Conceição

This Santa Maria cathedral is notable for its eclectic architectural style and internal murals painted by the renowned Italian artist Aldo Locatelli.

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Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Santa Maria

Nossa Senhora do Rosário is a bairro in the District of Sede in the municipality of Santa Maria, in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do…

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Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião Mártir

A prominent Neo-Gothic church in Venâncio Aires, recognized for its towering spires and intricate facade, making it one of the largest of its style in Latin America.

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Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião Mártir

A prominent Neo-Gothic church in Venâncio Aires, recognized for its towering spires and intricate facade.

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Igreja Matriz

Catholic parish church located in the municipality of Áurea.

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Comunidade Luterana

Lutheran church serving the community in São Lourenço do Sul.

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Igreja Católica

Local Catholic church located in São Lourenço do Sul.

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Comunidade Luterana

Lutheran place of worship in the São Lourenço do Sul region.

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Igreja Sagrada Família

Catholic church located in the Cassino Beach district of Rio Grande.

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Igreja Matriz de Alegrete

Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, situated in the central plaza of Alegrete.

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Igreja Luterana

Lutheran church located in the border city of Uruguaiana.

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Igreja Luterana - IELB

Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil (IELB) located in Pelotas.

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Capilla Aparecida

Small Catholic chapel located in Porto Mauá near the Uruguayan River.

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Capela Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes

Chapel dedicated to the patron saint of sailors, located in Palmares do Sul.

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Capela Santo Antônio

Catholic chapel located in the rural district of Mostardas.