Mosteiro de São Bento

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  • Address
    Rua Dom Gerardo 68, centro
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  • Phone
    2206 8100

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Lonely Planet review

This is one of the finest colonial churches in Brazil. Built between 1617 and 1641 on Morro de São Bento, the monastery has a fine view over the city. The simple façade hides a baroque interior richly decorated in gold. Among its historic treasures are wood carvings designed by Frei Domingos da Conceição (and made by Alexandre Machado) and paintings by José de Oliveira Rosa. On Sunday, the High Mass at includes a choir of Benedictine monks singing Gregorian chants.

To reach the monastery from Rua Dom Gerardo, go to No 40 and take the elevator to the 5th floor.