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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Apresentação

Architecture, devotion and memory

Irajá · 1613–1644

Why visit

The date 1613 appears on the doorway; in 1644 the chapel became the parish church for an extensive rural district. The place connects religious practice, community organization and urban change across different periods of Brazilian history.

What to look for

  • 1613 inscription on the doorway
  • Parish church façade
What relationships between faith, power and everyday life does this place reveal?

Visiting details

Confirm cultural visits, services and any admission fees with the custodian. Without confirmation, plan only permitted exterior viewing.

Ask about steps, ramps and admission rules; respect worship, residents and private areas.

A heritage listing does not confirm current opening. Coordinates are approximate; use the address and verify the entrance.