City: State of Rio de Janeiro
Top Things to do in State of Rio de Janeiro
Top Hotels in State of Rio de Janeiro
- 1. Hotel Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme
- 2. Rio Othon Palace Hotel
- 3. Riale Brisa Barra Hotel
- 4. Radisson Hotel Barra Rio de Janeiro
- 5. CDesign Hotel
- 6. Hotel Laghetto Stilo Barra Rio
- 7. Orla Copacabana Hotel
- 8. Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
- 9. Americas Copacabana Hotel
- 10. Ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
What to do and see in State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʁi.u dʒi ʒɐˈnejɾu]) is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. It has the second largest economy of Brazil, with the largest being that of the state of São Paulo.
Restaurants in State of Rio de Janeiro
1. Igreja Presbiteriana de Valenca
2. Spanish Church in Buzios RJ
3. Jerusalem Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 773 reviews
The cultural center jerusalem is a site that houses the first-century jerusalem model d. C. An incredible place for anyone who wants to learn about the history of Israel and Jewish culture.
Reviewed By JackMillerTrek - Czech Republic, null
A tour of ancient Jerusalem, a well-designed model, rich in detail and having your own very friendly and knowledgeable local guide to history, this place is worth visiting, it exudes incredible peace and learning.
4. Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus Crucificado e do Imaculado Coracao de Maria
5. Igreja de Sao Francisco Xavier
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
6. Sao Bento Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,600 reviews
Gregorian chants are performed on Sundays at this Benedictine complex, which was completed in 1641 and contains a spectacular church altar.
Reviewed By CJW913 - De Pere, United States
Benedictine monks from Bahia founded the Sao Bento Monastery in 1590, which is located in the hills of Sao Bento. Built between 1617 and 1641, the simple white exterior of the building reflects the simplicity of the time, but gives no hint of the opulence of the gilded Baroque interior. Stepping inside, and seeing the carvings, paintings, statues, and gilding literally takes your breath away. It is such a sensory overload that my brain could not take it all in! This is by far one of the most splendorous church interiors that I have ever seen--and I have seen many while visiting 140 countries. A number of the works on display were carved by one of the monks, Frei Domingos da Conceicao (1643-1718), including the main altar, and the statues of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica. One needs more time than my husband were given on our private tour of Rio to take in all the riches of this abbey church.
7. Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria
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4.5 based on 1,458 reviews
Reviewed By AlejandroM862 - Reisenberg, Austria
I have special interest for the Portuguese colonial history and, having seen Portuguese churches in Asia, Europe and South America, I think this has been one of my favourite one worldwide so far. The facade is impressive. The works inside include paintings showing scenes of Portuguese travelers which can capture so much your attention (you have to look upwards immediately after entering the nave, there is a long row of them before you reach the trancept). It is worth stay a long while to stare and explore. It is also very well kept.
8. Gruta Nossa Senhora Aparecida
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
9. Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,808 reviews
Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore
This is the resting place of Brazil's last Emperor, Dom Pedro II and his family. It is a beautiful church completed only in the 1920s. A must visit when in Petropolis.
