Rio De Janeiro Sights

Mosteiro de São Bento

#49 of 674 things to do in Rio de Janeiro

#49 of 674 things to do in Rio de Janeiro

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  • Address
    • Rua Dom Gerardo 68
  • Phone
    • 021 2206 8100
  • Price
    • guided visits R$8
  • Hours
    • 7am-6pm

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Lonely Planet review for Mosteiro de São Bento

A fine colonial gem, the Mosteiro de São Bento was built between 1617 and 1641 on Morro de São Bento, one of the four hills that once marked colonial Rio. The simple facade hides a baroque interior richly decorated in gold. Among its historic treasures are wood carvings designed by Frei Domingos da Conceição and paintings by José Oliveira Rosa. On Sunday, the High Mass at 10am includes a choir of Benedictine monks singing Gregorian chants. To reach the monastery from Rua Dom Gerardo, go to number 40 and take the elevator to the 5th floor.

 

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