San Francisco de Paula Church
Igreja de S. Francisco de Paula, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Description:
The Church of San Francisco de Paula is located in Largo de San Francisco de Paula, the historic center of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the largest and most beautiful temples of the city, which represents the evolution of colonial architecture.
The construction of this temple was begun in 1759 on the initiative of the brothers of the Third Order of St. Francis and completed in 1801. The construction of the temple was carried out at the expense of donations of citizens. Throughout its history, the church has been renovated and renovated many times.
The interior of the temple is decorated with decorative carvings. The neoclassical nave was created in 1855 by artist Mario Bragaldi. In the same year, the church was solemnly opened in the presence of Emperor Pedro II and Empress Teresa Cristina.