Churches of Convent Carmo, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Churches of Convent Carmo
Address: Rua Sete de Setembro - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - Rj 20, Rio de Janeiro, 20050-009, Brazil
Telephone: +55 21 2242-4828

#148 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Church, Historical place, Spiritual

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Churches of Convent Carmo, Rio de Janeiro

Facts and practical information

The Church of the Venerable and Archiepiscopal Third Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel or, simply, Church of the Third Order of Carmel, is a Catholic church located in Praça XV, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. To its left is the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé.

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 22°54'11"S, 43°10'32"W

Address

Rua Sete de Setembro - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - Rj 20CentroRio de Janeiro 20050-009 Brazil

Contact

+55 21 2242-4828

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Day trips

Churches of Convent Carmo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paço Imperial, Candelária Church, Museu Histórico Nacional, Museu Nacional de Belas Artes.

~680 ftE
Culture and arts center in a former palace
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~1120 ftNW
Catholic church with a baroque facade
Candelária Church, Rio de Janeiro
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0.4 miSE
Museum with national history exhibits
Museu Histórico Nacional, Rio de Janeiro
12 min walk • The Museu Histórico Nacional, nestled in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a bastion of the country's rich and diverse history. Established in 1922 in honor of the centennial of Brazilian Independence, the museum has grown to become one of the most significant...
0.4 miS
Large art collection and sculpture gallery
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro
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0.4 miS
Ornate theater with tours and performances
Theatro Municipal, Rio de Janeiro
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0.5 miN
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~110 ftS
Church, Historical place, Neo-baroque architecture
Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, the Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, also known as the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, stands as a testament to the city's rich colonial history and religious heritage. This historic church served as the main cathedral of Rio...
~1410 ftS
City hall
Edificio Avenida Central, Rio de Janeiro
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~1020 ftE
Square, Antiques, Casino
Praça XV, Rio de Janeiro
5 min walk • The Praça XV de Novembro, is a public square in the Centro section of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
0.5 miS
Grand national library headquarters
National Library, Rio de Janeiro
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~1560 ftS
Street
Avenida Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro
8 min walk • The Avenida Rio Branco, formerly Avenida Central, is a major road in Rio de Janeiro. It was built as the leading brand of the urban reform carried out by the mayor Pereira Passos in early 20th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Churches of Convent Carmo?

Nearby attractions include Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (1 min walk), Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Church of Our Lady of Lapa, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Tiradentes Palace, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk).

How to get to Churches of Convent Carmo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Churches of Convent Carmo:

Bus

Terminal Menezes Côrtes (5 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (28 min walk)

Light rail

Praça XV • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
Sete de Setembro • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (5 min walk)

Tram

Praça XV (5 min walk)
Colombo • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Praça XV • Lines: Charitas - Praça XV, Cocotá - Praça XV, Paquetá - Praça XV, Praça Arariboia - Praça XV, Praça XV - Charitas, Praça XV - Cocotá, Praça XV - Paquetá, Praça XV - Praça Arariboia (8 min walk)
Ilha Fiscal • Lines: Espaço Cultural da Marinha-Ilha (18 min walk)

Metro

Carioca • Lines: 1, 2 (9 min walk)
Uruguaiana • Lines: 1, 2 (11 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (26 min walk)