at a glance

the nigh-time illumination of this building makes it a worth-while stop for anyone driving in the area - the catedral presibetariana is located on Rua Silva Jardim 23, Centro, and can be seen on this map.

located at the top of the morro santo antónio, stands one of the oldest colonial era sites that can be found in rio de janeiro - the convento de santo antónio do rio de janeiro.

this convent is home to one of the most unique churches in rio, the igreja da ordem terceira de são francisco da penitência (church of the third order of san francisco of the penance) - a small church decorated with impressive and unforgettable golden motives.