at a glance

tourists can take a guided tour of the building, where the works of art, architecture, and elaborate interior are all explained in great detail - photography is strictly prohibited in the monastery.

the official website of the mosteiro de são bento do rio de janeiro can be seen here.

the mosteiro de são bento do rio de janeiro is located on  the morro de são bento and can be seen on this google map - access is recommended via car or taxi, as there is no easy nearby public transportation.

there was a christian movement that began in the early middle ages and spread across europe - it was called the cult of mary.