the church of st francisco de paula was an important church in imperial times and many significant historical events took place here, such as the celebratory mass in 1822, that marked brazils's transition from colony to an independent kingdom, and a mass in 1831 which was dedicated to brazil's first constitution.

the church can be found at largo de são francisco, s/n, centro, espaco turístico praça tiradentes e rua do lavaradio, and can be contacted via telephone ono 021.2231.0068