Church of Our Lady of Lapa, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Church of Our Lady of Lapa
Address: R. do Ouvidor, 35, Rio de Janeiro, 20010-150, Brazil
Telephone: +55 21 2509-2339

#154 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Church, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Church of Nossa Senhora da Lapa dos Mercadores is located on Rua do Ouvidor, between Rua do Mercado and Rua 1º de Março, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°54'8"S, 43°10'31"W

Address

R. do Ouvidor, 35CentroRio de Janeiro 20010-150 Brazil

Contact

+55 21 2509-2339

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Day trips

Church of Our Lady of Lapa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~700 ftSE
Culture and arts center in a former palace
Paço Imperial, Rio de Janeiro
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~980 ftNW
Catholic church with a baroque facade
Candelária Church, Rio de Janeiro
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0.5 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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0.5 miS
Ornate theater with tours and performances
Theatro Municipal, Rio de Janeiro
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0.4 miNW
Church, Historical place, Monastery
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~440 ftS
Church, Historical place, Neo-baroque architecture
Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
3 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...
0.5 miNW
Museum, Science museum
Museum of Tomorrow, Rio de Janeiro
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~1740 ftS
City hall
Edificio Avenida Central, Rio de Janeiro
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~930 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
14 min walk • The Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil is the depository of the bibliographic and documentary heritage of Brazil. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, the capital city of Brazil from 1822 to 1960, more specifically at Cinelândia square.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Our Lady of Lapa?

Nearby attractions include Igreja da Santa Cruz dos Militares, Rio de Janeiro (1 min walk), Churches of Convent Carmo, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Centro Cultural Correios, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk), Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (3 min walk).

How to get to Church of Our Lady of Lapa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Our Lady of Lapa:

Light rail

Praça XV • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Sete de Setembro • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (7 min walk)

Tram

Praça XV (4 min walk)
Candelária • Lines: 1, 3, VLT Carioca 3 (6 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Menezes Côrtes (6 min walk)
Terminal Rodoviário Procópio Ferreira (29 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 (16 min walk)

Metro

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

Train

Central do Brasil (27 min walk)