Capela Dourada, Recife

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

#112 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, Paço Alfândega, Santa Isabel Theater, Church of Our Lady of the Conception of the Military.

0.4 miS
Market
Mercado de São José, Recife
11 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Recife, Brazil, the Mercado de São José stands as a vibrant testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. This historical market, one of the oldest in the country, is a hub of activity where the colors, flavors, and sounds of Recife...
~1580 ftSE
8°3'53"S • 34°52'26"W
Paço Alfândega, Recife
8 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Shop
~690 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Santa Isabel Theater, Recife
4 min walk • The Santa Isabel Theater is a cultural jewel nestled in the heart of Recife, Brazil. Inaugurated in 1850, this historic venue has been a beacon of the performing arts, witnessing the evolution of Brazilian theater and music over the centuries.
~1290 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Conception of the Military, Recife
7 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Conception of the Military stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Recife, Brazil. This Baroque-style Roman Catholic church, located in the bustling heart of the city, dates back to the 18th century, with its...
0.4 miE
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, Recife
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~1910 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Co-Cathedral of Recife, Recife
10 min walk • The Co-Cathedral of St. Peter of Clerics Also Recife Co-Cathedral It is a Catholic church located in the city of Recife, state of Pernambuco in the South American country of Brazil.
0.4 miS
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rock, Recife
12 min walk • The Nossa Senhora de Penha or the Basilica da Penha is a Roman Catholic religious basilica located in the city of Recife, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Belonging to the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, in the archdiocese of Olinda and Recife, its patron is the Virgin of the Rock.
0.4 miN
Memorial
Monumento Tortura Nunca Mais, Recife
11 min walk • The Monument Tortura Nunca Mais is a monument located in Padre Henrique plaza in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It was conceived by the architect Demetrio Albuquerque.
~1690 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Baroque architecture
Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Recife
9 min walk • The Basilica and Convent of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, also called as Basilica of Recife. It is a Catholic architectural complex, belonging to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel, that is in Recife, Pernambuco State, Brazil.
~1620 ftNW
8°3'30"S • 34°52'47"W
Joaquim Nabuco Palace, Recife
8 min walk • City hall, Museum
~1240 ftSW
8°3'51"S • 34°52'49"W
Nossa Senhora da Conceiçao dos Militares, Recife
6 min walk • Church

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), Museu Franciscano de Arte Sacra, Recife (2 min walk), Portuguese Reading Room, Recife (2 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)