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Igreja da Candelária
CultureVisit: ~30 minFree
Church in the centre of Rio standing at the end of Presidente Vargas Avenue. Its construction began in the late 18th century and went on for decades, so it mixes Baroque and Neoclassicism. Its great dome and its interior of marble and paintings stand out. It is one of the largest churches in the city and a landmark of colonial and imperial Rio.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Igreja da Candelária: 2 missions
- Explore the interior of marble and paintingsGo into the church and look at the marble, the high altar and the paintings of the dome and walls.
- Photograph the Candelária dome from the avenueStand at the end of Presidente Vargas Avenue and frame the façade with the dome behind to capture its scale.
Near Igreja da Candelária
Orla Conde (Olympic Boulevard)259 m awayMosteiro de São Bento461 m awayConfeitaria Colombo477 m awayPraça Mauá589 m awayMuseu de Arte do Rio (MAR)631 m awayReal Gabinete Português de Leitura666 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Igreja da Candelária?
Visiting Igreja da Candelária is free.
How much time do you need for Igreja da Candelária?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Igreja da Candelária?
Explore the interior of marble and paintings and Photograph the Candelária dome from the avenue.
What is there to see near Igreja da Candelária?
Orla Conde (Olympic Boulevard) (259 m), Mosteiro de São Bento (461 m) and Confeitaria Colombo (477 m).
Source: Wikipedia