Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares
Address: R. Primeiro de Março, 36, Rio de Janeiro, 20010-000, Brazil
Telephone: +55 21 2506-7600

#171 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares, Rio de Janeiro

Facts and practical information

The Church of Santa Cruz dos Militares is a colonial church in the city of Rio de Janeiro that has the privilege of being aggregated to the Vatican Basilica since 1923 by Pope Pius XI. Those who meet the necessary conditions can receive a plenary indulgence when visiting it. It is located in the center of the city, at Rua Primeiro de Março, 36.

Coordinates: 22°54'8"S, 43°10'33"W

Address

R. Primeiro de Março, 36CentroRio de Janeiro 20010-000 Brazil

Contact

+55 21 2506-7600

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Day trips

Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~810 ftSE
Culture and arts center in a former palace
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Catholic church with a baroque facade
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0.5 miSE
Museum with national history exhibits
Museu Histórico Nacional, Rio de Janeiro
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0.5 miNW
Museum, Science museum
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~1730 ftS
City hall
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~1060 ftE
Square, Antiques, Casino
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0.5 miS
Grand national library headquarters
National Library, Rio de Janeiro
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares open?

Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 12:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares?

Nearby attractions include Church of Our Lady of Lapa, Rio de Janeiro (1 min walk), Churches of Convent Carmo, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Banco do Brasil Cultural Centre, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Centro Cultural Correios, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk).

How to get to Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares by public transport?

The nearest stations to Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares:

Light rail

Praça XV • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
Sete de Setembro • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (7 min walk)

Tram

Praça XV (5 min walk)
Candelária • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (6 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Menezes Côrtes (6 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (28 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 (9 min walk)
Ilha Fiscal • Lines: Espaço Cultural da Marinha-Ilha (17 min walk)

Metro

Carioca • Lines: 1, 2 (10 min walk)
Uruguaiana • Lines: 1, 2 (10 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (26 min walk)