Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha, Rio de Janeiro
Facts and practical information
The Basilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of Penha de França, popularly known as the Church of Penha is a traditional Catholic shrine located in the neighborhood of Penha in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Built on top of a rock, it is famous for the 382 steps of the main staircase, where many faithful pay their promises, climbing on foot or on their knees. The Basilica also has 3 funiculars to facilitate access for people who cannot climb its slope and stairs. All are available for free.
Every year the sanctuary holds the festivities of the patron saint, in the month of October, promoting the celebration of mass every hour on Sundays, religious shows, luminous processions, outdoor masses, presentation of folkloric groups, choir presentations and the party on the slope that goes up to the sanctuary with the traditional stalls with typical food, various sweets and music.
Largo da Penha, 19PenhaRio de Janeiro 21070-560
- Bus
- Train
- Aerialway
Bus
- Calculate routePenha 9 min walk
- Calculate routeOlaria 15 min walk
- Calculate routePenha Circular 21 min walk
- Calculate routeRamos 31 min walk
- Calculate routePastor José Santos 17 min walk
- Calculate routeOlaria 18 min walk
- Calculate routeCasa do Marinheiro 27 min walk
- Calculate routeMarinha Mercante 30 min walk
- Calculate routeAlemão/Kibon 26 min walk
- Calculate routeBaiana 30 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha by public transport?
Train
- Penha (9 min walk)
- Olaria (15 min walk)
Bus
- Pastor José Santos (17 min walk)
- Olaria (18 min walk)
Aerialway
- Alemão/Kibon • Lines: Teleférico do Complexo do Alemão (26 min walk)
- Baiana • Lines: Teleférico do Complexo do Alemão (30 min walk)
Rio de Janeiro