Rio de Janeiro is a state with strong spirituality. It’s not for nothing that its main postcard is Christ the Redeemer, who hugs and welcomes, from the top of Corcovado, all the faiths and credos. The religious tourist attractions of the city receive thousands of visitors every year to satisfy their spiritual necessities, the experience of the cultural and historic enrichment of Rio. Spaces listed by IPHAN, the temples become symbols for the practice of faith by pilgrims from several parts of Rio, from Brazil and abroad, saluting those who arrive with a valuable offer of Religious Art.
Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião of Rio de Janeiro
The social, cultural and religious monument was inspired by the pyramid of Chichén Itza – of the work of Mayan civilization located in Mexico. However, it has a circular and conic shape.In the underground there is he Religious Art Museum, highlighting the font used to baptize the princes of the Royal Family, the statue of Our Lady of Rosário, the throne of D.Pedro II and the Golden Rose granted to Princess Isabel by Pope Leão XIII celebrating the signature of the Act of Abolition of Slavery in Brazil.
Main Church of Our Lady of Candelaria
Built at the end of the XVI century or beginning of XVII century, in neoclassical style, the Church stands out visually for its dome, made from lioz stone. Its interior is completely covered with marble, the ceiling of the ship, illustrated by six panels, by the artist Zeferino da Costa, tells the origins of the church. The side chapels are dedicated to the most Holy Sacrament and to Our Lady das Dores.
Monastery of São Bento
Located on the top of São Bento Hill, next to Mauá Square, the architectural complex, includes the Abbey Church of Our Lady of Montserrat, it is considered one of the most important historical land religious heritages of the 17th century. Its exterior aspect is austere and contrasts with the richness of its interior: the gold-leafed baroque carvings plated in 18 carat gold: the main altar and its silver lamps houses in the center the image of the head of the church flanked by Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastic.
Church of Our lady of Outeiro of Glória
Considered one of the most expressive heritage of colonial and religious architecture, the Church of Our Lady of Gloria of Outeiro was declared a national monument in 1937 and in the following year, it was listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN).The place is of historical importance for cariocas because in the past it was an strategic point taken from the French by Estácio de Sá, who, despite being successful in the battle died poisoned by an arrow.
Fonte: Riotour