Church
and Convent
"Igreja de Nossa
Senhora das Neves
e Convento de São Francisco",
Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil,
Hotel Pousada Peter
- Art Gallery,
Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil
| This
is the oldest Franciscan Convent of Brazil. Its construction
began 1585. Partially destroyed by the Dutch, was it rebuilt
in the second half of the 17th Century.
The chancel is part of the old
church. In the chapter house, the Portuguese tiles and ceiling,
where the Holy Family is depicted, deserve special attention.
The cross, situated in opposite of the convent, completes this
architectural complex. Holy Mass Sunday at 08 : 00 a.m., Tuesday at 19 :00 p.m. and Saturday at 17 : 00 p.m. Visits from Monday through Friday from 08 : 00 until 12 : 00 a. m. and 14 : 00 until 17 : 00 p. m., Saturday from 08 : 00 until 12 : 00 a. m. Phones: 0055 - 81 - 3429.0517 and 0055 - 81 - 3493.0313 |
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