the
mosteiro de são bento do rio de janeiro,
or the monastery of
são bento do rio de janeiro, is a symbol of
great importance, and one of the most impressive works of arts
in the city.
located inside the convent is the incredible
igreja de nossa senhora de montserrat
(church of our lady of montserrat) the wooden carvings that decorate the church's
interiors are as impressive as they are unique - the walls are lined with
gilded baroque style decorations.