penha became well known for
being the place where famous sportsmen such as soccer players gonçalves, athirson, adriano and goalkeeper julio cesar were
born.
the
neighborhood
is one of the older settlements of the city, which
was built around a magnificent
church, at the top of a hill, in
penha's
center.
the
church,
igreja de nossa senhora da penha de frança,
was constructed in 1635, and is famous for its lofty location,
and the 382 steps that lead up to its entrance.