Museu Franciscano de Arte Sacra (Franciscan Museum of Sacred Art), Recife

Museu Franciscano de Arte Sacra (Franciscan Museum of Sacred Art), Recife (must see)

The Franciscan Museum of Sacred Art simply displays amazing religious art objects. Among them are precious images, pictures, candleholders, candles, furniture, an altar, a crucifix dating to 1751 and many other fascinating objects. The museum is established within the adjacent Convent of St. Anthony, in the famous Golden Chapel of Recife (Capela Dourada), a magnificent colonial baroque church built in 1697.

Why You Should Visit:
Formidable edifice. Lots of gold. Guide on the spot.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Lais Castro.

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Museu Franciscano de Arte Sacra (Franciscan Museum of Sacred Art) on Map

Sight Name: Museu Franciscano de Arte Sacra (Franciscan Museum of Sacred Art)
Sight Location: Recife, Brazil (See walking tours in Recife)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Recife, Brazil

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Create Your Own Walk in Recife

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Recife Introduction Walking Tour

Recife Introduction Walking Tour

In addition to the many rivers, bridges and peninsulas making up most of what's unique about Recife, the main city of the Brazilian state Pernambuco is also famous for its historic downtown area originated in the 16th century. Follow this orientation walk and learn about the past and present of this exiting destination!

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles