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Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosário
Built by slaves in 1725, the Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário served as the city’s black parish. Its two wooden, gilt-trimmed side altars showcase the talents of early 19th-century wood-carvers. Note also the black St Benedict holding the Christ child to the left of the altar, the stone pulpit carved into the wall, and the pineapple-like chandelier base in the roof – a symbol of prosperity. An old burial ground lies beneath the church floorboards.
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Casa da Cultura
In a beautiful colonial mansion, Paraty’s Casa da Cultura has a fascinating permanent exhibition documenting local culture through photos and videotaped interviews with residents. The museum also displays relics from Paraty’s past, with signs in English and Portuguese. There are fabulous views of town from the main gallery upstairs.
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Forte Defensor Perpétuo
A 20-minute walk north of town, Forte Defensor Perpétuo commands a fine view over the bay. It was built in 1703 (and rebuilt in 1822) to defend against pirate raids on the gold pipeline that ran to Minas Gerais. The fort, located on the Morro da Vila Velha (the hill past Praia do Pontal) also houses an arts center.
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Igreja Santa Rita dos Pardos Libertos
Igreja Santa Rita dos Pardos Libertos was the church for freed mulattos (persons of mixed black and European parentage). Built in 1722, it houses a tiny museum of sacred art and has some fine woodwork on the doorways and altars. At the time of research, both the church and the museum were closed for renovation.
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Matriz Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Overlooking the lush Praça da Matriz, the Matriz Nossa Senhora dos Remédios is a fine stone church with handsome tiled floors, wedding cake–style alcoves and a row of glass-encased saint figures peering down at would-be worshippers. Paraty’s settlement began around the time builders first erected the church.
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