Why visit
Originating in an eighteenth-century chapel, the church is associated with King João’s visit to Vila da Praia Grande and José Bonifácio’s funeral rites. Later rebuilding also shaped it: the age of the devotion is not the age of every architectural feature.
What to look for
- Façade and historic neighborhood setting
- Nave and sacred images accessible on the day
What does this heritage reveal about the society that built it?
Visiting details
Confirm cultural visiting hours; service times do not guarantee tourist access.
Ask the institution about step-free access and which areas are open.
Respect any services and photography rules; indoor access may be restricted.