at a glance

during the segunda revolta da armada (second brazilian navy revolt) in 1893, the church's bell tower was hit by a naval gun knocking a statue to the ground below from a height of 25 meters, but with little resulting damage - the absence of damage was considered miracolous, and today visitors to the church may view both the statue and the projectile.

the small but colorful igreja de nossa senhora da lapa dos mercadores is a definite favorite among the few visitors who, by luck or purpose, find it - of extremely easy access, located just behind praça xv, the church can be seen on this google map, on rua do ouvidor 35.