Capela Dourada, Recife

Name: Capela Dourada
Address: Rua Imperador Dom Pedro II, Recife, Brazil
Telephone: +55 81 3224-0530

#59 among attractions in Recife

Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Capela Dourada, also called Capela dos Noviços, is a chapel of the Franciscan Order located in the city of Recife, capital of the Pernambuco State, Brazil within the set of buildings of the Convent and Church of Santo Antônio, that includes the Church of the Ordem Terceira de São Francisco and the Franciscan Museum of Religious Art. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1724 (300 years ago)Coordinates: 8°3'44"S, 34°52'38"W

Address

Rua Imperador Dom Pedro IIRPA1 (Santo Antônio)Recife Brazil

Contact

+55 81 3224-0530

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Day trips

Capela Dourada – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mercado de São José, Shopping Boa Vista, Paço Alfândega, Santa Isabel Theater.

0.4 miS
Market
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0.7 miW
8°3'33"S • 34°53'12"W
Shopping Boa Vista, Recife
18 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1580 ftSE
8°3'53"S • 34°52'26"W
Paço Alfândega, Recife
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~690 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Santa Isabel Theater, Recife
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0.5 miS
Stately place for art and history exhibits
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~1290 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
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0.5 miE
Observation decks and towers, Observatories and planetariums
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0.4 miE
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, Recife
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0.8 miNE
Military museum, Observation decks and towers, Museum
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0.9 miNW
Universities and schools
Unicap, Recife
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~1910 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Co-Cathedral of Recife, Recife
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Capela Dourada?

Nearby attractions include Convento e Igreja de Santo Antônio, Recife (1 min walk), Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, Recife (1 min walk), Praça da República, Recife (2 min walk), Santa Isabel Theater, Recife (4 min walk).

How to get to Capela Dourada by public transport?

The nearest stations to Capela Dourada:

Bus

Praça da República Station (2 min walk)
Maurício de Nassau (3 min walk)

Metro

Recife • Lines: 1, 2, 3 (19 min walk)