at a glance

praça nossa senhora da paz is a public square located in rio de janeiro's attractive and upmarket ipanema neighborhood - originally called praça souza ferreira, in 1936 the square came to take its current name, praça nossa senhora da paz, due to it being located next to the church of the same name.

affectionately known to locals as 'peace square', it is popular with the local residents and travellers alike, who come to enjoy the well-manicured gardens, a 100 year old fig tree, the pond, the space for outdoor sports, or the playground for children.