Pará

Historic Churches and Basilicas

This collection highlights the architectural and spiritual heritage of Pará, ranging from the 18th-century Baroque designs of Giuseppe Antonio Landi in Belém to modern community parishes. It features the Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth, the center of the Círio de Nazaré festival, alongside historic 19th-century temples and regional chapels in Marajó, Tucuruí, and Marabá. These sites showcase a timeline of religious construction from the colonial era to the present day.

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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.

Igreja de São João Batista

An 18th-century Baroque church designed by Italian architect Giuseppe Antonio Landi. It features a unique octagonal floor plan and is a significant example of colonial architecture in Belém.

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Igreja da Santíssima Trindade

A Catholic temple built in 1814 by José Abraches. Located in Belém, it reflects early 19th-century religious architecture and serves as a central point for local community worship.