São Francisco da Penitência Church, Rio de Janeiro

Name: São Francisco da Penitência Church
Address: Largo da Carioca 5, Rio de Janeiro, 20050-020, Brazil
Telephone: (21) 2262-0197

#146 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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São Francisco da Penitência Church, Rio de Janeiro

Facts and practical information

The Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco da Penitência is a colonial church located next to the Convento de Santo Antônio, on the hill of the same name, in downtown Rio de Janeiro. For its exuberant baroque decoration, it is considered one of the most important in the city and the country.

Coordinates: 22°54'25"S, 43°10'45"W

Address

Largo da Carioca 5CentroRio de Janeiro 20050-020 Brazil

Contact

(21) 2262-0197

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Rio de Janeiro

Day trips

São Francisco da Penitência Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circo Voador, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Theatro Municipal.

0.4 miS
Nightlife, Dancing
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~1500 ftS
Modern pyramid-shaped Catholic cathedral
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~1350 ftSE
Large art collection and sculpture gallery
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~1160 ftSE
Ornate theater with tours and performances
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~1730 ftSW
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~1800 ftNE
Church, Historical place, Neo-baroque architecture
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~810 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~1200 ftE
City hall
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0.4 miSE
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~1630 ftSE
Grand national library headquarters
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~790 ftE
Street
Avenida Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to São Francisco da Penitência Church?

Nearby attractions include Igreja e Convento de Santo Antônio, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Largo da Carioca, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk), Avenida Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro (4 min walk), Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (4 min walk).

How to get to São Francisco da Penitência Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to São Francisco da Penitência Church:

Metro

Carioca • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)
Uruguaiana • Lines: 1, 2 (9 min walk)

Tram

Colombo • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Tiradentes • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)

Light rail

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

Bus

Terminal Menezes Côrtes (7 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (22 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 (16 min walk)
Ilha Fiscal • Lines: Espaço Cultural da Marinha-Ilha (26 min walk)

Train

Central do Brasil (21 min walk)

Aerialway

Américo Brum • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (28 min walk)
Gamboa • Lines: Teleférico da Providência (32 min walk)