Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black Men, Recife
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black Men is an important historic and religious site. The church was built in colonial style in the 17th century, sometime between 1662 and 1667, by the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black Men, which was a brotherhood of black slaves.
The church is Baroque, with just a single tower, but nevertheless the church is a very beautiful one, with three altars, images of Our Lady of the Rosary and other black saints. The main altar is engraved in gold. It is a great example of the architecture of 17th century Recife. The church is located 90 m to the eaast from the intersection of Avenida Dantas Barreto and Rua Estreita do Rosário.
The church is Baroque, with just a single tower, but nevertheless the church is a very beautiful one, with three altars, images of Our Lady of the Rosary and other black saints. The main altar is engraved in gold. It is a great example of the architecture of 17th century Recife. The church is located 90 m to the eaast from the intersection of Avenida Dantas Barreto and Rua Estreita do Rosário.
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Sight Name: Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black Men
Sight Location: Recife, Brazil (See walking tours in Recife)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Recife, Brazil (See walking tours in Recife)
Sight Type: Religious
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
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Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles