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Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Brazil, Brazil
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1. National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida
2. Sao Francisco Church and Convent
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,242 reviews
One of the most spectacular churches in the world, this famous church is richly adorned inside with gold, silver and precious stones and has ceiling art that has been compared to that of the Sistine Chapel.
Reviewed By MelBr75 - Curitiba, Brazil
It’s a world heritage by UNESCO. It’s an important colonial period church. It’s interior is very beautiful and full of details. Exuberant inner decoration, mostly executed in the first half of the 18th century. All surfaces inside - walls, pillars, vaults and ceilings - are covered by golden sculpted gilt woodwork and paintings.
3. Basilica of Nossa Senhora do Pilar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,388 reviews
This baroque style church is very lavish inside, reflecting a period in which religious orders competed with each other to build the richest church.
Reviewed By Inaie - Aguas de Lindoia, Brazil
History, art combined in a beautiful church. I recommend you get a good guide to see all there is to enjoy at this church. Optical Illusions and stunning historical religious artifacts are available to view. I totally recommend visiting it
4. Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12,261 reviews
Reviewed By sherlyc2019 - Vancouver, Canada
IT WAS NICE church AND truly beautiful. My FRIENDS and I attended a service thereafter our visit. The priests were very kind and tried to make visitors comfortable. WOULD LIKE TO RECOMMEND IT. WE REALLY ENJOY IT
5. Metropolitana Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,025 reviews
Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT - Wayne, United States
Everyone welcomed me so wonderfully., the church is quite lovely and I was enthralled to hear the mass given in Portuguese.. it’s one of my favorite things to do when visiting!
6. Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,420 reviews
Reviewed By midwaytoheaven - Midway, United States
We lucked out to be able to visit here on Carnival while there was a church Mass being performed. This is the most famous church in Salvador and was built back in 1754. In English, it is know as "Church of Our Lord of Bonfim". It is well worth coming and seeing the inside and outside of this church. It is located an the top of Montserrat Hill. Many tours come here as well as port taxis. BOTTOM LINE: When you arrive you will see an amazing sight of tens of thousands of multi-colored "wish" ribbons tied to every part of the decorative iron fencing surrounding the Cathedral. You can purchase these ribbons from one of the street stand vendors. Legend has it that if you come here and either tie the ribbon around your wrist or onto the church fence, when it falls off your "wish" will come true. No sure if that works since we did not have that much time to verify it! A lovely church with an interior of many gold gilded accents, altar and amazing inside details. You'll love seeing this special Cathedral. MY RATING: 10/10
7. Igreja Nossa Senhora da Medalha Milagrosa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 191 reviews
8. Sao Pellegrino Church
9. Igreja de Sao Francisco de Assis
10. Igreja da Se
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,709 reviews
Reviewed By DelfinoEdward - Lucena, Brazil
This is a beautiful church in the historic center of São Luis. The altar is decorated in gold leaf, done in the baroque style. It is close to the Governor’s mansion (also known as Palácio dos Leões, which is also definitely worth a visit); you really don’t need more than 10 minutes to see the inside & take a few photos, so if you are anywhere nearby, it’s worth your time.
