Why visit

Construction began in 1816 and the church was solemnly blessed in 1859. Towers and carvings show the transition from Rococo to Neoclassicism. The place connects religious practice, community organization and urban change across different periods of Brazilian history.

What to look for

Towers with pointed tops
Carvings and nave, if accessible

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.