Notable Religious Sites

Vila Velha’s religious landscape is anchored by the 16th-century Penha Convent, a landmark sanctuary built atop a 154-meter granite cliff. This collection includes the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, one of Brazil's oldest colonial-era temples located in the Prainha district. Beyond these historic Catholic sites, the list features a variety of community-focused houses of worship, including Seventh-day Adventist, Baptist, and Maranata churches, reflecting the city’s spiritual diversity and architectural range from colonial history to modern neighborhood chapels.