4-Hour Baroque Church Tour of Rio de Janeiro

Highlights

Rio de Janeiro

cultural, historical

Private Tour

4 Hours

Easy

English, French, Spanish

Description

Expose yourself to the religious history of Rio with visits to St Benedict's Monastery and St Francis of the Penitent, both of which are located in the downtown area, during this tour.

Itinerary

Sites to visit in Rio De Janerio

Get to know the most beautiful baroque churches in Rio, both located downtown with the Brazilian tour guide:
- St Benedict's Monastery- The Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, more commonly known as the Mosteiro de São Bento, is a Benedictine abbey located on the Morro de São Bento in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Mannerist style church is a primary example of Portuguese colonial architecture in Rio and the country.
- St Francis of the Penitence- A breathtaking Baroque church and one of the architectural gems of Rio. The walls, the altar and all other parts of the church are very heavily decorated with gold and other metals. Be sure to also notice the various artworks. You can try to guess how many tons of gold were used here.