Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário - San Luiz Paratinga
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S 23° 13.283 W 045° 18.558
23K E 468354 N 7431939
The Church is on the top of a hill and remained undamaged by a flood in January 1, 2010 that devastated the city. Iglesia del Rosario translates to the church of the rosary.
Waymark Code: WME11V
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Date Posted: 03/19/2012
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Tells us:
"This was once the main church in São Luis, before the larger Igreja Matriz (Main Church, literally) was built. It is usually closed to the public, but, if you are lucky, there will be a wedding or christening and you can peek in.
As many churches in São Paulo, Rosário has beautiful stained glass windows. I often wonder where these lovely works of art came from, but no one has told me yet... The walls have faux marbleling and lovely painted details. In the back, you will see the confessional - it is very old fashioned, where the priest is hidden behind a screen and the penitent kneels outside.
The website at (
visit link) tells us:
"Church of the Rosary
Built in the late nineteenth century, has a wall of strength that follows the Rua do Carvalho and that defines your patio, quermesses where they are held and religious feasts. "
Go up to the choir and check out the window - it has an angel playing the harpshichord! Then climb up to the bell tower (the stairs are in the back of the choir and quite steep so be careful!) - you will have the best view of town"
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