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| Page Views: 215 Last Visit to Rio de Janeiro: March, 2007 | Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Gloria by Willettsworld - last update: Apr 3, 2007 |
This beautiful small church lies on top of a small hill overlooking the marina and bay of Gloria, just south of Centro. Another church once stood here that was built in 1671 by hermit Antonio de Caminha. A more permanent church was then built in 1739. Inside the octaganol church are wonderful blue tiles that probably date back to 1735-40. The tiles depict scenes from the Song of Songs. The woodwork on the three altars dates back to the 18th century or the beginning of the 19th century whilst the pulpits are decorated with Portuguese stone dating from the second half of the 18th century. There is also a nice small museum across from the church which is worth a visit. |
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2gunpete Mon Mar 23, 2009 20:23 UTC
When I went to South America four years ago this was my favorite place to shop. Several shops carried religious antiques of great quality at fair prices. Bring cash; they seldom take credit cards. | Fernandocramos Sun Mar 16, 2008 19:18 UTC
Looking for India tips, I could ceck you visit my city , Rio, and you did your lesson very well. Good job, one of the best Rio´s page, but you have to come back and visit some cities near Rio as Buzios and Paraty. Be welcome. I rate all your tips. | Acirfa Mon Oct 29, 2007 19:07 UTC
Some real interesting pieces here, shame I have to go cook now as I could very easily get lost in these pages, thanks | morne Thu Oct 18, 2007 09:42 UTC
Carnival and those lovely girls on the beaches what more can a man desire? |
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